Schoningen
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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SCHONINGEN
State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Northeim
Incorporated into : 1974 Uslar
Origin/meaning
The arms were designed in 1946 and officially granted on May 21, 1949.
The chief shows an oak branch for the local forests. The lower part was described to symbolise the special sporting and gymnastic performances of the population.
Literature : Erlebte Heimat, Die Wappen der Gemeinden des Kreises Northeim, 1966.