Laatzen

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LAATZEN

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Region Hannover (1974-2001 Hannover, until 1974 Hildesheim)
Additions : 1974 Gleidingen, Grasdorf, Ingeln, Össelse, Rethen

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1931.

Laatzen belonged since the 10^th century to a territory known as the 'Kleine Freien'. In 1512 the area became part of the Duchy of Celle-Lauenburg and the lion is the symbol of the Welfen dynasty, to which the Dukes of Celle-Lauenburg belonged.

The lower half shows the Leine river flowing through green fields.