Bockhorn (Friesland)

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BOCKHORN

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Friesland

Official blazon

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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.

Postal cancellation 1976

Postal cancellation 1996

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.