Emsland
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
EMSLAND (EL)
State : Niedersachsen
Additions : 1978 Aschendorf-Hümmling (1933 Aschendorf, Hümmling), Lingen, Meppen
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on January 27, 1982.
The arms are a combination of parts of the arms of Aschendorf-Hümmling (prehistorical monument), Meppen (roses) and Lingen (anchor). The wavy division symbolises the river Ems.
Literature : Linder and Olzog, 1996.