Bockhorn (Friesland)

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BOCKHORN

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Friesland

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Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1950 and are canting, showing a deer (buck, Hirschbock) and a horn. The two symbols at the same time also indicate the rich forests in the municipality.


Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.