Hamersleben

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HAMERSLEBEN

State : Sachsen-Anhalt
District (Kreis) : Bördekreis
Verwaltungsgemeinschaft : 1994-2005 Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Hamersleben
Incorporated into : 2004 Am Großen Bruch

Official blazon
German	In Rot ein silberner Hammer.
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Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on May 16, 1994.

The arms show a canting hammer. A hammer has been used as a symbol for the village since the 18th century. The colours are those of the Diocese of Haldersleben, to which the village historically belonged.

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