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The arms show a red mountain, which is a canting element (Berge), and at the same time is a main geographical landmark in the municipality, as the town is built on some hills. On top of the mountain is a linden tree, symbol for the court that was held here in medieval times. The plough iron is a symbol of agriculture. | The arms show a red mountain, which is a canting element (Berge), and at the same time is a main geographical landmark in the municipality, as the town is built on some hills. On top of the mountain is a linden tree, symbol for the court that was held here in medieval times. The plough iron is a symbol of agriculture. | ||
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|Literature]] : Meijer, 1940 | [[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Meijer, 1940 | ||
[[Category:German Municipalities A]] | [[Category:German Municipalities A]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:45, 27 December 2023
ALTENBERGE
State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Steinfurt
| German |
Auf goldenem Felde ein roter mit goldener Pflugschar belegter Dreiberg, auf dem eine grüne Linde steht. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on June 10, 1938.
The arms show a red mountain, which is a canting element (Berge), and at the same time is a main geographical landmark in the municipality, as the town is built on some hills. On top of the mountain is a linden tree, symbol for the court that was held here in medieval times. The plough iron is a symbol of agriculture.
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Literature: Meijer, 1940