Kakenstorf

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Official blazon

German	Von Blau und Silber geteilt und gespalten, belegt mit goldenen, gekreuzten, nach innen gerichteten Pferdeköpfen.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The municipality belonged until 1900 to the so-called 'Vierdörfer' (four villages), which is symbolised by the quartered shield. The two wooden horses are a typical gable decoration in this part of the country.

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