Osterweddingen
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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OSTERWEDDINGEN
State : Sachsen-Anhalt
District (Kreis) : Börde (1994-2007 Bördekreis, until 1994 Wanzleben)
Incorporated into : 2001 Sülzetal
Official blazon
In Rot ein schrägrechts gelegter geflügelter silberner Pfeil.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on July 22, 1937.
The arms are based on the arms of the Von Weddingen family, which became extinct in the 17th century. The colours are those of the State of Magdeburg, to which the area historically belonged.
Literature : Website of the municipality http://www.gemeinde-suelzetal.de