Freren
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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FREREN
State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Emsland (until 1978 Lingen)
Samtgemeinde : Samtgemeinde Freren
Additions : 1974 Geringhusen, Lohe-Venslage, Lünsfeld, Ostwie, Overwater, Setlage, Suttrup
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted in 1950.
The arms show a water-lily branch, which is locally named the Aablume, the city is situated along the borders of the Aa river. The golden colour symbolises the sandy hill on which the city was built, among the marshlands.
The 19th century seals of the city showed only a crown in a shield. The meaning thereof is not known.
 The arms on local emergency money from 1921 |
 The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.