Werne

WERNE (until 1976 WERNE AN DER LIPPE)

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Unna (until 1975 Lüdinghausen)
Additions : 1975 Stockum

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1924 and are derived from the arms of the State of Münster, to which the city belonged for many centuries. The oldest known seal of the city dates from 1400 and shows the shield, with the local patron saint, St. Christopher as supporter.

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

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

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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