Siersdorf

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SIERSDORF

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Düren (until 1971 Jülich)
Incorporated into : 1972 Aldenhoven

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Official blason:
In Gold (Gelb) und Schwarz geteiltem Felde oben ein nach links gekehrter schwarzer rotbewehrter doppelgeschwänzter Löwe, unten ein silberner (weißer) Lorbeerkranz.

Origin/meaning :
The arms were officially granted on ??

The lion is the lion ofthe County Jülich, to which the village historically belonged. The laurel wreath is a symbol for the former Commandry of the Teutonic Order in the village.

Literature : Information obtained from the Aldenhoven council.