Wenden (Braunschweig)

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WENDEN

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

Official blazon

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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 16^th century and used as arms two black chevrons in a golden shield with green leaves.