Bösel

BÖSEL

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Cloppenburg

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

The crossed peat-spades indicate that the area historical was a marshy area, from which peat was harvested. The three stones (bricks) in the arms indicate the importance of stone and brickmaking in the area. The colours are those of the State of Münster, to which the area historically belonged.

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