Drochtersen

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DROCHTERSEN

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Stade
Additions : 1972 Assel, Hüll

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on March 5, 1938.

The arms are derived from the locally very influential family Von Drochtersen, who had many possessions in the area. Their arms are known since the 15^th century.