Walsrode

Heraldry of the World
Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)

WALSRODE

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Heidekreis (1982-2011 Soltau-Fallingbostel (until 1982 Fallingbostel))
Additions : 1929 Vorbrück, Vorwalsrode; 1974 Altenboitzen, Benzen, Bockhorn, Düshorn, Ebbingen, Fulde, Groß Eilstorf, Hamwiede, Hollige, Honerdingen, Hünzingen, Idsingen, Kirchboitzen, Klein Eilstorf, Krelingen, Nordkampen, Schneeheide, Sieverdingen, Stellichte, Südkampen, Vethem, Westenholz

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms are based on the oldest seal of the city, which dates from the time of the granting of the city rights in 1383. The seal showed the local monastery of St. John, founded in 986. The seal was used for several centuries. In the 19^th century the present arms were based on the seal, but the image of the church differs markedly from the original seal. In the late 19^th century it was also stated that the building was the local city hall. The present colours are used since the middle of the 20^th century.