Groß Solschen
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GROSS SOLSCHEN
State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Peine
Incorporated into : 1964 Solschen (1972 Ilsede)
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on September 24, 1951.
The main symbol is a so-called Jahresrad, a favourite symbol in the local folklore. It symbolises life and prosperity. The symbol is taken from a local farm from 1859. The oak leaves symbolise the oak tree planted in 1871 as a peace tree in the village of Gross Solschen. The colours are those of the State of Hildesheim.
Literature : Rabbow, 1977