Warburg (kreis)

WARBURG (WAR)

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
Incorporated into : 1974 Höxter

Wappen von Warburg (kreis)/Arms (crest) of Warburg (kreis)

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on November 14, 1954.

The upper part is the cross of the diocese and State of Paderborn, as Warburg was since the 11^th century a stronghold of the bishops. The whole district belonged to Paderborn until 1803. The lower part shows a fleur-de-lis taken from the arms of the city of Warburg.

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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