Lechtingen

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LECHTINGEN

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Osnabrück
Incorporated into: 1972 Wallenhorst

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms show a fire, which is a canting element, the name can be translated as the village near the light signals. Historically the villagers were warned of danger by light signals on the nearby hill. The colours are those of Germany.