Osten
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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OSTEN
State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Cuxhaven
Additions : 1972 Altendorf, Isensee
Samtgemeinde : Samtgemeinde Hemmoor
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The arms are based on the seal of the local council dating from 1633. The origin of the eagle is not known. The waves symbolise the Oste and other rivers in the area.
Literature : Image and info obtained from the Hemmoor council