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The arms were newly devised and as none of the older municipalities had arms, the new arms were based on the old seal of Millen, which showed a rose tree. The 8 roses represent the 8 former municipalities. | The arms were newly devised and as none of the older municipalities had arms, the new arms were based on the old seal of Millen, which showed a rose tree. The 8 roses represent the 8 former municipalities. | ||
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Nagel, R. Rheinisches Wappenbuch, 1986. | [[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Nagel, R. Rheinisches Wappenbuch, 1986. |
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SELFKANT
State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Heinsberg
Additions : 1969 Havert, Hillensberg, Höngen, Millen, Saeffelen, Süsterseel, Tüddern, Wehr
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Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on February 27, 1970.
The arms were newly devised and as none of the older municipalities had arms, the new arms were based on the old seal of Millen, which showed a rose tree. The 8 roses represent the 8 former municipalities.
Literature: Nagel, R. Rheinisches Wappenbuch, 1986.