Altenhagen I

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ALTENHAGEN I

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Region Hannover (1974-2001 Hannover, until 1974 Springe)
Incorporated into : 1974 Springe

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Official blazon

Auf rotem Grunde ein goldenes Ährenbündel: zu beiden Seiten je eine gestürzte, silberne Sensenklinge mit der Schneide nach innen.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on May 11, 1950.

The wheatears and the scythe both refer to the agricultural character of the municipality.

Literature : Wappenbuch des Landkreises Hannover