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The arms are identical to the old arms of the Amt Hemer, to which all of the towns and villages belonged until 1975. Hemer grew rapidly in the early 20<sup>th</sup> century and received city rights in 1936. | The arms are identical to the old arms of the Amt Hemer, to which all of the towns and villages belonged until 1975. Hemer grew rapidly in the early 20<sup>th</sup> century and received city rights in 1936. | ||
The previous arms were granted on January 15, 1935, and show a bordure based on the arms of the Counts of the Mark, who used a chequered bar in a golden shield. The village historically belonged to the County Mark. The three wolf-hooks are derived from the arms of the Brabeck family (see also [[Gladbeck]]), who lived for many centuries in the local castle. | The previous arms were granted on January 15, 1935, and show a bordure based on the arms of the Counts of the Mark, who used a chequered bar in a golden shield. The village historically belonged to the [[County of Mark]]. The three wolf-hooks are derived from the arms of the Brabeck family (see also [[Gladbeck]]), who lived for many centuries in the local castle. | ||
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