Buchholz in der Nordheide
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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BUCHHOLZ IN DER NORDHEIDE
State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Harburg
Additions : 1972 Dibbersen, Holm, Holm-Seppensen, Reindorf, Seppensen, Sprötze, Trelde
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted in 1951.
The wall in the base symbolises the rapid development of the city in the mid 20th century. The upper half shows two crossed horse-heads, a typical symbol used on the roofs of farms in the area. The beech branch is a canting element (Buche=beech).
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.