Welsleben

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WELSLEBEN

State : Sachsen-Anhalt
District (Kreis) : Salzlandkreis (until 2008 Schönebeck)
Incorporated into: 2007 Bördeland

Wappen von Welsleben/Arms (crest) of Welsleben
Official blazon
German In Blau ein silberner Wels.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on June 24, 1938.

The arms are canting and show a catfish (Wels). According to legend once a huge catfish stranded after a flooding of the Elbe. At the place where he was found the village of Welsleben was founded.

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