Buchholz in der Nordheide
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BUCHHOLZ IN DER NORDHEIDE
State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Harburg
Additions L 1972 Dibbersen, Holm, Holm-Seppensen, Reindorf, Seppensen, Sprötze, Trelde
Official blason:
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.