Schwittersum

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Wappen von Schwittersum/Arms (crest) of Schwittersum
SCHWITTERSUM

Country : Germany
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State : Niedersachsen
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District (Kreis) : Aurich
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(until 1977 Norden)


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Official blazon
German In Blau ein silbernes Butterfaß mit schwarzen Reifen, im Schildhaupt begleitet von zwei goldenen, sechszackigen Sporenrädern.
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Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on November 29, 1961.

The butter churn symbolises the local agriculture. The spurs are taken from the arms of Norden to symbolise the ties to this city.

Literature: Leiner, K. : Panorama Norden. Norden, 1972.




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