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Geesthacht adopted the above arms on November 5, 1915 and received city rights in 1925 | Geesthacht adopted the above arms on November 5, 1915 and received city rights in 1925. | ||
The willow tree symbolises the formerly important willow basket making in the area. The seven branches symbolise the seven oldest known families in the village. The ship symbolises the importance of sailing and fishing through the centuries. | The willow tree symbolises the formerly important willow basket making in the area. The seven branches symbolise the seven oldest known families in the village. The ship symbolises the importance of sailing and fishing through the centuries. | ||