Stappenbeck
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STAPPENBECK
State : Sachsen-Anhalt
District (Kreis) : Altmarkkreis Salzwedel
Additions : 1950 Buchwitz
Incorporated into : 2005 Salzwedel
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Origin/meaningThe arms were officially granted on July 16, 1999. The division line and the silver bend are canting elements, the name is derived from Stufenbach (literally step-stream). The beech branch refers to the village Buchwitz (Buche=beech) as well as to the forests in the municipality. The lower half symbolises the two villages and the agricultural character of the municipality. Contact and SupportPartners: Your logo here ?
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