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Vörden was founded as a village near the castle of the Bishops of Osnabrück in the early 14<sup>th</sup> century. In 1391 a council is mentioned, but the oldest seal of the council dates from the early 15<sup>th</sup> century. It shows the wheel of the State of Osnabrück, but with fewer spokes (compare also | Vörden was founded as a village near the castle of the Bishops of Osnabrück in the early 14<sup>th</sup> century. In 1391 a council is mentioned, but the oldest seal of the council dates from the early 15<sup>th</sup> century. It shows the wheel of the State of Osnabrück, but with fewer spokes (compare also [[Melle]]). The colours are also the colours of the State of Osnabrück. | ||
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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VÖRDEN
State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Vechta (1972-1974 Osnabrück, until 1972 Bersenbrück)
Incorporated into : 1974 Neuenkirchen-Vörden
Origin/meaning
Vörden was founded as a village near the castle of the Bishops of Osnabrück in the early 14th century. In 1391 a council is mentioned, but the oldest seal of the council dates from the early 15th century. It shows the wheel of the State of Osnabrück, but with fewer spokes (compare also Melle). The colours are also the colours of the State of Osnabrück.
 The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
"catalogue/albums/hagdeKaffee Hag]] albums
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.