Sottmar

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Wappen von Sottmar/Arms (crest) of Sottmar
SOTTMAR

Country : Germany
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State : Niedersachsen
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District (Kreis) : Wolfenbüttel
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Incorporated into:

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Official blazon
German In Blau unter einem goldenen Sparren eine goldene Sonne.
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Origin/meaning

The name Sottmar means 'southern place' and the sun is therefore seen as a canting symbol. The chevron is seen as a roof and thus refers to the second part of the meaning of the name.

The colours are those of the Duchy of Braunschweig, to which the area historically belonged.

Literature: http://www.samtgemeinde-asse.de




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