Oer-Erkenschwick

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OER-ERKENSCHWICK

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Recklinghausen
Additions : 1926 Oer, Recklinghausen-Land

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1937 and are based on the arms of the Lords of Oer (bend with points). The symbols in the upper part of the arms represent the mining in the area, the oak tree symbolises the forestry and woods.