Ottenstein (Ahaus)

OTTENSTEIN

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Borken (until 1974 Ahaus)
Incorporated into : 1974 Ahaus

Official blazon

German	In Gold fünf eins zu zwei zu zwei gestellte waagerechte rote Rechtecke, von denen die unteren an die beiden Schildränder stoßen; dazwischen schwebend ein schwarzes "O".
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The village developed around a castle built in 1316 by Otto of Ahaus. The only seal known of the village, dates from the 18^th century. It shows the canting stones (Stein=stone) around the letter O, the initial of the village. The colours are known from an early 18^th century stained glass window. Sometimes a helmet is used on the arms with as a crest two wings wing with a stone in between.

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

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Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s