Beckum (kreis)

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Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)
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BECKUM (BE)

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
Incorporated into : 1974 Warendorf

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on May 10, 1951.

The arms are based on the arms of the city of Beckum and the colours are of the State of Münster, to which the area belonged.

Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.