Sandstedt
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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SANDSTEDT
State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Cuxhaven (until 1977 Wesermünde)
Additions : 1968 Offenwarden, Rechtebe, Rechtenfleth, Wersabe, Wurthfleth
Samtgemeinde : Samtgemeinde Hagen
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The right half of the arms shows the eagle of St. John, the patron saint of the local church since the 11th century. The linden branch is taken from the arms of the local Lords of Witmar. The wavy bar symbolises the Weser river.
Literature : Wappen des Landkreises Wesermünde, 1973