Niederkirchen im Ostertal

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NIEDERKIRCHEN IM OSTERTAL

State : Saarland
District (Kreis) : Sankt Wendel
Incorporated into : 1974 Sankt Wendel

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

The arms show a canting church (Kirche), which is taken from the seal of the village, known since 1747. The arms were designed and described by Hupp in the early 20^th century, but never officially used by the village.