Geesthacht
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GEESTHACHT
State : Schleswig-Holstein
District (Kreis) : Herzogtum Lauenburg
| German |
Gespalten von Silber und Blau. Vorn auf grünem Dreiberg eine schwarze Korbweide mit sieben grün belaubten Schößlingen, hinten auf silbernen und blauen Wellen ein einmastiger goldener Kahn mit silbernem Segel. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
Geesthacht adopted the above arms on November 5, 1915 and received city rights in 1925.
The willow tree symbolises the formerly important willow basket making in the area. The seven branches symbolise the seven oldest known families in the village. The ship symbolises the importance of sailing and fishing through the centuries.
 The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
 The arms on a manhole cover |
 Postal cancellation 1998 |
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s