Brinkum

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BRINKUM

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Leer
Samtgemeinde : Samtgemeinde Hesel

Official blazon
German	Von Silber und Grün durch einen Zinnenschnitt geteilt. Oben zwei grüne vierblättrige Kleeblätter, unten ein silbener Krug mit schwarzen Ornamenten.
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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on March 22, 1977.

The division line symbolises the historical castle in the village. The jug symbolises the pre-Roman settlements in the municipality. The trefoils symbolise the importance of agriculture. The colours are those of the Leer district.