Schapen (Emsland)

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SCHAPEN

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Emsland
Samtgemeinde : Samtgemeinde Spelle

Wappen von Schapen (Emsland)/Arms (crest) of Schapen (Emsland)
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Origin/meaning

The arms show a wavy green bend with silver bordure, symbolising the Giegel-Aa andMoosebeeke rivers that run through the municipality. The sheep in the upper half is a canting element (Schaf=sheep). The urn in the lower half symbolises the inhabitation of the area already in prehistoric times.





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