Leer

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LEER

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Leer
Additions : 1968 Heisfelde, Loga; 1971 Leerort; 1973 Bingum, Logabirum, Hohegaste, Nettelburg, Nüttermoor

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

The present arms were granted in 1950 and based on the old seal.

The town got town and market rights in the 16^th century from the Cirksena family (see Emden) and became city in 1823. At the same time the first seal was made. This seal already showed the L (the town's initial), with the stars and rose.

Between 1861 and 1950 the city used arms with a castle, over which stood a lion. In the gate of the castle a shield with a horse (probably the horse of Niedersachsen), as well as matling, helmet and crest, see image below.