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The hammer and the crown are taken from the arms of David Fabricius an 17<sup>th</sup> century astronomer, who served as a vicar in Osteel. He is the discoverer of the solar spots. The trefoils symbolise the agriculture. | The hammer and the crown are taken from the arms of David Fabricius an 17<sup>th</sup> century astronomer, who served as a vicar in Osteel. He is the discoverer of the solar spots. The trefoils symbolise the agriculture. | ||
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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OSTEEL
State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Aurich (until 1976 Norden)
Samtgemeinde : Brookmerland
Origin/meaning
The hammer and the crown are taken from the arms of David Fabricius an 17th century astronomer, who served as a vicar in Osteel. He is the discoverer of the solar spots. The trefoils symbolise the agriculture.
Literature : Leiner, K. : Panorama Norden. Norden, 1972.