Ramsdorf

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RAMSDORF

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Borken
Amt : Amt Velen-Ramsdorf (until 1957 Amt Ramsdorf)
Additions : 1959 Kirchspiel Ramsdorf
Incorporated into : 1974 Velen

Official blazon
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Origin/meaning

The arms show a canting block (Ram). This symbol was already used in the oldest seal of the city dating from the 14^th century. The symbol never changed during the centuries, although it started to look more like a big bell than a ram. When the cross was added is not clear.