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Krempe received city rights already before 1250 from the Counts of Holstein. The arms are based on the oldest known seal, which dates from the late 13<sup>th</sup> century. The same composition was used in all later seals. The three fish and the wavy bar indicate the importance of sailing and fishing for the city during the centuries. | Krempe received city rights already before 1250 from the Counts of Holstein. The arms are based on the oldest known seal, which dates from the late 13<sup>th</sup> century. The same composition was used in all later seals. The three fish and the wavy bar indicate the importance of sailing and fishing for the city during the centuries. | ||
The upper half shows a wolf's head. Its origin is not clear, the oldest seals do show some head, but it is uncertain from what animal. It has been speculated that the head belonged to either a bear or a seal, both of which have been used on later images. The wolf was chosen as one of the supporters of the arms of Count Gerhard V of Holstein was a wolf. | The upper half shows a wolf's head. Its origin is not clear, the oldest seals do show some head, but it is uncertain from what animal. It has been speculated that the head belonged to either a bear or a seal, both of which have been used on later images. The wolf was chosen as one of the supporters of the arms of Count Gerhard V of Holstein was a wolf. | ||
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