Wolmirstedt (kreis)

WOLMIRSTEDT (WMS)

State : Sachsen-Anhalt
Incorporated into : 1994 Ohrekreis (2007 Börde)

Wappen von Wolmirstedt (kreis)/Arms (crest) of Wolmirstedt (kreis)

Official blazon
German	Gespalten und halb geteilt in Silber Rot und Silber vorn ein goldbewehrter, gezungter roter Adler am Spalt .
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on January 4, 1937.

The arms are a combination of the arms of Brandenburg (eagle) and the diocese of Magdeburg. Historically the area of the present county was part of Brandenburg and Magdeburg.

Postal cancellation 1994

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Literature: Papendieck, H. : Die Wappen der Landkreise und kreisfreien Städte des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt. Landesarchiv Magdeburg, 1996.