Samtgemeinde Rehden

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SAMTGEMEINDE REHDEN

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Diepholz

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Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in May 1976.

The reeds are a canting symbol, Rehden can be derived from Reet, or reeds. The number of 5 symbolises the five municipalities in the Samtgemeinde. They are bound together as a symbol for the unity of the Samtgemeinde.

To the Samtgemeinde belong the following municipalities :

  • Barver
  • Dickel
  • Hemsloh
  • Rehden
  • Wetschen

Literature : Image and information provided by the Samtgemeinde Rehden.