Holzminden

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HOLZMINDEN

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Holzminden
Additions: 1973 Mühlenberg, Neuhaus im Solling (1962 Fohlenplacken, Neuhaus, Preußisch Neuhaus), Silberborn

Wappen von Holzminden/Arms (crest) of Holzminden
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Origin/meaning

Holzminden received city rights in the early 13th century. The oldest known seal, however, dates from 1535. The seal showed a wooden wall with three towers. A wooden wall is a very rare element in medieval seals.

The arms were granted in 1905 and were based on the old seal. The lion was added in 1905 and is derived from the arms of the Counts of Everstein, who had granted the city rights.

Siegel von Holzminden

The municipal stamp shown in 1892
Seal of Holzminden

Seal from around 1900
Wappen von Holzminden/Coat of arms (crest) of Holzminden

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Coat of arms (crest) of Holzminden

The arms on a local stamp
Wappen von Holzminden/Coat of arms (crest) of Holzminden

Municipal stationery, 1960s

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.





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