Stahnsdorf

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STAHNSDORF

State : Brandenburg
District (Kreis) : Potsdam-Mittelmark
Additions : 2001 Güterfelde, Schenkenhorst, Sputendorf
Amt (until 2001): Amt Stahnsdorf

Official blazon

(?) Gespalten von Rot und Silber, vorn ein nach rechts geneigter silberner balken, hinten ein beidseitig verstuztes schwarzes Ankerkreuz.
(2002) Gespalten in Silber, vorn am Spalt ein halber goldbewehrter mit einem goldenen Kleestengel belegter roter Adler; hinten zwei voneinander getrennte rote Schräglinksbalken.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on June 3, 2002.

These are the old arms of Amt Stahnsdorf.

The previous arms were (probably) granted in ?, and officially continued on July 3, 1993.

Wappen von Stahnsdorf

The silver bend in red is based on the colours of Brandenburg from 1945-1952. The cross is a symbol for the local church from the 13th century, but mainly refers to the large cemetery in the municipality.