Ketzin

KETZIN/HAVEL

State : Brandenburg
District (Kreis) : Havelland
Additions : 2003 Etzin, Falkenrehde, Tremmen, Zachow

Wappen von Ketzin/Arms (crest) of Ketzin

Official blazon
German	In Blau aufrecht nebeneinander und silbern eine Garnnadel (Knüttespun), ein Bindestock mit der Spitze nach unten und ein mit dem Bart nach außen gekehrter Schlüssel.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on November 5, 2004.

The arms are based on the oldest known seal of the city, dating from 1574. The arms show some tools, which probably indicate the local industries at the time.

The municipal stamp shown in 1892	The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
The arms during DDR times

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Literature: Benzig et al, 1985; Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s