Oberhavel

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OBERHAVEL (OHV)

State : Brandenburg
Additions : 1993 Gransee, Oranienburg

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on May 18, 1994.

The upper part shows the eagle of Brandenburg, the two swans are the symbol for the rich nature in the district, with its many streams and lakes. The arms were already used by the Oranienburg district, but not officially granted.

Literature : Linder and Olzog, 1996