Nordstemmen
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NORDSTEMMEN
State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Hildesheim (until 1978 Alfeld)
Additions : 1974 Adensen, Barnten, Burgstemmen, Groß Escherde, Hallerburg, Heyersum, Klein Escherde, Mahlerten, Rössing
Official blazon
In goldenem Schild ein roter Pfahl, belegt mit einem gestürzten goldenen Schwert der Bronzezeit
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on April 3rd, 1939.
The arms show an old sword which was found when the castle Marienburg was renovated.
Literature : Barner, W. : Wappen und Siegel des Kreises Alfeld. Hildesheim, 1940.