Wenden (Braunschweig)

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WENDEN

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Stadt Braunschweig (until 1974 Braunschweig)
Incorporated into : 1974 Braunschweig

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Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1968 and are based on the arms of the old local noble family Von Wenden. The family is known from 1129 until the 16th century and used as arms two black chevrons in a golden shield with green leaves.


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Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.