Amt Werl
Country: Germany State: Nordrhein-Westfalen District (Kreis): Soest Incorporated into: |
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Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on December 15, 1955.
The birch tree refer to a local legend on a battle near a birch tree (Völkerschlacht der Zukunft am Birkenbaum).
The key is the symbol of St. Peter, patron saint of the State of Köln, to which the area historically belonged.
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The following municipalities belonged to Amt Werl (only one used arms):
- Budberg
- Holtum
- Illingen
- Mawicke
- Niederbergstrasse
- Oberbergstrasse
- Ostbüderich
- Scheidingen
- Schlückingen
- Westbüderich
- Westönnen
- Wickede
- Wiehagen
Literature:Veddeler, 1991
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