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Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) German Civic Heraldry EMDEN State : Niedersachsen Urban District (Kreisfreie Stadt) : Emden Additions : 1928 Borssum, Wolthusen; 1945 Harsweg, Larrelt; 1946 Uphusen-Mareinwehr; 1972 Logumer Vorwerk, Petkum, Twixlum, Widdelswehr, Wybelsum Origin/meaning: Emden became a city probably at the end of the 14th century. The oldest seal, from 1414, shows a half-eagle and a letter E, above waves. The eagle is derived from the Tom Brook family, who ruled the city since 1413. In 1430 the eagle was replaced by the lion of the Abdena family. The left part was unaltered. The city finally became the capital of the Cirksena family, who owned the city since 1464. The arms were granted in 1495 by emperor Maximilian I. The harpy is derived from the arms of the Cirksena's, the wall and the waves symbolise the city's position on the Ems. The harpy is also part of some arms in East-Frisian communities, as well as the Dutch city of Delfzijl (opposite to Emden). Literature : Stadler, , 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Info from the Emden council.

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