Laatzen
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LAATZEN
State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Region Hannover (1974-2001 Hannover, until 1974 Hildesheim)
Additions : 1974 Gleidingen, Grasdorf, Ingeln, Össelse, Rethen
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted in 1931.
Laatzen belonged since the 10th century to a territory known as the 'Kleine Freien'. In 1512 the area became part of the Duchy of Celle-Lauenburg and the lion is the symbol of the Welfen dynasty, to which the Dukes of Celle-Lauenburg belonged.
The lower half shows the Leine river flowing through green fields.
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.