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Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) German Civic Heraldry VÖRDEN State : Niedersachsen District (Kreis) : Vechta (1972-1974 Osnabrück, until 1972 Bersenbrück) Incorporated into : 1974 Neuenkirchen-Vörden Origin/meaning: Vörden was founded as a village around the castle of the Bishops of Osnabrück in the early 14th century. In 1391 a council is mentioned, but the oldest seal of the council dates from the early 15th century. It shows the wheel of the State of Osnabrück, but with fewer spokes (compare also Melle). The colours are also the colours of the State of Osnabrück. The arms as shown in the Kaffee Hag albums Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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