Harpstedt

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HARPSTEDT

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Oldenburg (until 1979 Grafschaft Hoya)
Samtgemeinde : Samtgemeinde Harpstedt

Wappen von Harpstedt/Arms (crest) of Harpstedt
Official blazon
German blazon wanted
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms show a canting harp, which first appears on the seals of the town from the 18th century. On most old images the harp is placed on a divided shield, but sometimes on a plain blue shield (thus resembling the arms of Ireland). The origin of the background is not known.

Wappen von Harpstedt

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925


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Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Kaffee Hag picture albums, 1920s.