Osteel

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Wappen von Osteel/Arms (crest) of Osteel
OSTEEL

Country : Germany
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State : Niedersachsen
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District (Kreis) : Aurich
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(until 1977 Norden)


Samtgemeinde : Brookmerland
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Official blazon
German In blauem Feld ein goldener Hammer, der von einer goldenen Krone überhöht und am Stiel von zwei goldenen, dreiblättrigen Kleeblättern begleitet wird.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The hammer and the crown are taken from the arms of David Fabricius an 17th century astronomer, who served as a vicar in Osteel. He is the discoverer of the solar spots. The trefoils symbolise the agriculture.

Literature: Leiner, K. : Panorama Norden. Norden, 1972.




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