Schiffdorf

SCHIFFDORF

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Cuxhaven (until 1977 Wesermünde)
Additions : 1974 Altluneberg, Bramel, Geestenseth, Laven, Sellstedt, Spaden, Wehdel, Wehden

Official blazon
German	blazon wanted
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms show a canting ship (Schiff), described as a medieval Kogge. The waves symbolise the Geeste river. The wheat ear with 9 grains symbolises agriculture as well as the nine former municipalities.

Before 1974 the municipality used similar arms, but with two wheat ears for agriculture.

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