Baltrum

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Wappen von Baltrum/Arms (crest) of Baltrum
BALTRUM

Country : Germany
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State : Niedersachsen
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District (Kreis) : Aurich
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(until 1977 Norden)


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Official blazon
German In Blau auf einem goldenen Dreiberg ein goldener Glockengalgen mit einer goldenen Glocke, beseitet von je einem sechszackigen goldenen Sporenrad.
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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1960.

The arms show the local bell-tower, which has been the symbol and beacon of the island for more than 150 years. The spurs are taken from the arms of Norden.

The colours symbolise sand and water.

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Literature: Leiner, K. : Panorama Norden. Norden, 1972; Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.




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