Sankt Michaelisdonn

SANKT MICHAELISDONN

State : Schleswig-Holstein
District (Kreis) :Dithmarschen
Amt : Amt Burg-Sankt Michaelisdonn (until 2008 Amt Kirchspielslandgemeinde Eddelak-Sankt Michaelisdonn)

Official blazon
German	In Blau ein barhäuptiger, bärtiger Mann (St. Michael) mit blondem Haar in goldener bäuerlicher Kleidung, der einem auf dem Rücken liegenden, rotbewehrten goldenen Drachen eine Lanze mit goldenem Schaft und einem silbernen Sensenblatt als Spitze in den Hals stößt und oben rechts von vier ins Kreuz gestellten goldenen Windmühlenflügeln begleitet wird.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on November 26, 1964.

The arms show the canting image of St. Michael killing the dragon. However, the saint is shown like a local 19^th century peasant, instead of like the more traditional knight. This composition is based on the old seal of the parish that showed the saint as a peasant.

The windmill-blades symbolise the local windmill, a landmark in the area.

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