Samtgemeinde Hage
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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SAMTGEMEINDE HAGE
State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Aurich
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted in 1959 to to the municipality of Hage.
The arms show the lion of the Hinkema family, who built the local castle in the 14th century. In 1446 the castle became a possession of the local church. The fence is canting (Haag = fence).
To the Samtgemeinde belong:
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.; Leiner, K. : Panorama Norden. Norden, 1972.