Alfeld (kreis)
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ALFELD (ALF)
State : Niedersachsen
Incorporated into : 1978 Hildesheim
Additions : 1932 Gronau
German | blazon wanted |
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on March 9, 1935.
The arms are based on the name of a former Germanic tribe, the Cherusks. The deer in the arms is taken from the word cherut, meaning deer. The colours are taken from the arms of Niedersachsen.
Postal cancellation 1977 |
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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