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The arms were granted in 1974 and replaced the former arms, shown below. The old arms were granted on July 8, 1911 by the Grandduke of Oldenburg. | |||
The upper half of the arms thus is derived from the arms of the [[State of Oldenburg]]. The lower half shows in the third quarter a cutter (ship), symbol of the importance of shipping for the town. <br> | The upper half of the arms thus is derived from the arms of the [[State of Oldenburg]]. The lower half shows in the third quarter a cutter (ship), symbol of the importance of shipping for the town. <br> | ||