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The lion is derived from the arms of the Howerda family, lords of Westerhusen and neighbouring villages in the 15<sup>th</sup> century. The spurs are taken from the arms of [[Norden]] to symbolise the historical relation to this city. | The lion is derived from the arms of the Howerda family, lords of Westerhusen and neighbouring villages in the 15<sup>th</sup> century. The spurs are taken from the arms of [[Norden]] to symbolise the historical relation to this city. | ||
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[[Literature]] : Leiner, K. : Panorama Norden. Norden, 1972. | [[Literature]] : Leiner, K. : Panorama Norden. Norden, 1972. | ||
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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WESTERHUSEN
State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Aurich (until 1976 Norden)
Incorporated into : 1976 Hinte
Origin/meaning
The lion is derived from the arms of the Howerda family, lords of Westerhusen and neighbouring villages in the 15th century. The spurs are taken from the arms of Norden to symbolise the historical relation to this city.
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Literature : Leiner, K. : Panorama Norden. Norden, 1972.