Ströbeck

STRÖBECK (Schachdorf Ströbeck)

State : Sachsen-Anhalt
District (Kreis) : Harz (until 2007 Halberstadt)
Incorporated into : 2010 Halberstadt

Official blazon

German	In Rot ein übereck gestelltes, schwarz-silbern geschachtetes Schachbrett mit 64 Feldern.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on November 27, 1937.

Already since the 16th centiry the village is known for its chess players and boards. Hence the use of a chessboard on the arms.

Literature: -

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