Westermarsch I

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Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)
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WESTERMARSCH I

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Aurich (until 1976 Norden)
Incorporated into : 1976 Norden

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Origin/meaning

The local area is characterized by many trees, which are growing to the east, due to the prevailing western winds. The spur is taken from the arms of Norden to symbolise the ties to this city.

Literature : Leiner, K. : Panorama Norden. Norden, 1972.