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The arms show the arms of the Dukes of Braunschweig-Lüneburg, who granted the city rights to Winsen around 1292. The oldest seal dates from the same time and is known since 1318. In a second seal, dating from the 14<sup>th</sup> century, the hearts were replaced by small crosses to distinguish the arms of the city from those from the dukes. In the 19<sup>th</sup> century, however, the hearts were officially restored and have been used since. The city, however, has used the hearts on paper and on buildings for many centuries. But the seal showed the crosses. | The arms show the arms of the Dukes of Braunschweig-Lüneburg, who granted the city rights to Winsen around 1292. The oldest seal dates from the same time and is known since 1318. In a second seal, dating from the 14<sup>th</sup> century, the hearts were replaced by small crosses to distinguish the arms of the city from those from the dukes. In the 19<sup>th</sup> century, however, the hearts were officially restored and have been used since. The city, however, has used the hearts on paper and on buildings for many centuries. But the seal showed the crosses. | ||
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File:winsen1.jpg|alt=Wappen von Winsen (Luhe)/Arms (crest) of Winsen (Luhe)|The arms as shown in 1891 | |||
File:winsenz1.jpg|alt=Wappen von Winsen (Luhe)/Arms (crest) of Winsen (Luhe)|Seal from around 1900 | |||
File:089b.wsa.jpg|alt=Wappen von Winsen (Luhe)/Arms (crest) of Winsen (Luhe)|The arms in the [[Wappen-Sammlung Series 2 Cities and regions|Wappen-Sammlung]] (1900) | |||
File:winsen.hagd.jpg|alt=Wappen von Winsen (Luhe)/Arms (crest) of Winsen (Luhe)|The arms by [[Otto Hupp|Hupp]] in the [[Kaffee Hag albums]] +/- 1925 | |||
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Stadler,1964-1971, 8 volumes; Ahrens, 1891 | |||
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[[Category:German Municipalities W]] | [[Category:German Municipalities W]] | ||
[[Category:Niedersachsen]] | [[Category:Niedersachsen]] | ||
[[Category:Harburg]] | [[Category:Harburg]] | ||
Revision as of 07:32, 25 June 2023
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Country : Germany  State : Niedersachsen  District (Kreis) : Harburg  Additions :
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| German | Im blauen Feld einen aufrecht schreitenden, rotzüngigen und mit roten Krallen bewehrten goldenen Löwen, der von acht roten Herzen umgeben ist. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms show the arms of the Dukes of Braunschweig-Lüneburg, who granted the city rights to Winsen around 1292. The oldest seal dates from the same time and is known since 1318. In a second seal, dating from the 14th century, the hearts were replaced by small crosses to distinguish the arms of the city from those from the dukes. In the 19th century, however, the hearts were officially restored and have been used since. The city, however, has used the hearts on paper and on buildings for many centuries. But the seal showed the crosses.
The arms as shown in 1891
Seal from around 1900
The arms in the Wappen-Sammlung (1900)
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Literature: Stadler,1964-1971, 8 volumes; Ahrens, 1891