Gifhorn (kreis)

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GIFHORN (GF)

State : Niedersachsen
Additions : 1932 Isernhagen; 1977 Braunschweig (partly)

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on August 29, 1929.

The horn is a canting symbol and has been used by the city of Gifhorn since the 14^th century. The lion and the hearts are taken from the arms of the Counts of Lüneburg and are used by the counts since the 13^th century. The area belonged to the counts for many centuries.