Alfeld (kreis)
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ALFELD (ALF)
State : Niedersachsen
Incorporated into : 1978 Hildesheim
Additions : 1932 Gronau
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Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on March 9, 1935.
The arms are based on the name of a former Germanic tribe, the Cherusks. The deer in the arms is taken from the word cherut, meaning deer. The colours are taken from the arms of Niedersachsen.
p.jpg) Postal cancellation 1977 |
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.