Laurensberg
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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LAURENSBERG
State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Aachen
Incorporated into : 1971 Aachen
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on August 14, 1928.
The first quarter shows the (canting) figure of the local patron saint, St. Lawrence (Laurens). The second quarter shows a linden tree, symbol of justice and the century old linden tree near the cemetery in the village. The third quarter shows three wheat-ears, symbol for agriculture. The fourth quarter shows a wavy bend for the Wildbach.