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Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) German Civic Heraldry LEER State : Niedersachsen District (Kreis) : Leer Additions : 1968 Heisfelde, Loga; 1971 Leerort; 1973 Bingum, Logabirum, Hohegaste, Nettelburg, Nüttermoor Origin/meaning: The town got town and market rights in the 16th century from the Cirksena family (see Emden) and became city in 1823. At the same time the first seal was made. This seal already showed the L (the town's initial), with the stars and rose. The present arms were granted in 1950 and based on the old seal. Between 1861 and 1950 the city used arms with a castle, over which stood a lion. In the gate of the castle a shield with a horse (probably the horse of Niedersachsen), as well as matling, helmet and crest, see image below. The arms as shown in 1891 Seals from the city from around 1900. Image from the Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s Literature : Stadler,1964-1971, 8 volumes; Kaffee Hag picture albums, 1920s; Ahrens, 1891

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