Fallingbostel (kreis)
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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FALLINGBOSTEL (FAL)
State : Niedersachsen
Incorporated into : 1977 Soltau-Fallingbostel
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on August 13, 1928.
The arms show a prehistoric grave or Hun's bed (see also Aschendorf-Hümmling). On the moors in the district seven of these graves can be found. The green symbolises the moors and heathlands.
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.