Vegesack

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Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)
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VEGESACK

State : Bremen
Incorporated into : 17th century Bremen

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Official blason:


Origin/meaning :
Vegesack was an Amt (territory) of the city of Bremen and received city rights in 1850. Until 1850 the local seals used the key of Bremen, and in 1850 the Hanseatic cross was added to the arms (compare Bremerhaven). In 1880 the arms were slightly changed to the above arms.

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Seal from around 1900
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The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature : Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s