Ramsdorf

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RAMSDORF

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Borken
Amt : Amt Velen-Ramsdorf (until 1957 Amt Ramsdorf)
Additions : 1959 Kirchspiel Ramsdorf
Incorporated into : 1974 Velen

Wappen von Ramsdorf/Arms (crest) of Ramsdorf
Official blazon
German blazon wanted
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms show a canting block (Ram). This symbol was already used in the oldest seal of the city dating from the 14th century. The symbol never changed during the centuries, although it started to look more like a big bell than a ram. When the cross was added is not clear.

Wappen von Ramsdorf/Coat of arms (crest) of Ramsdorf

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.





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