Vilsen

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VILSEN

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Diepholz (until 1976 Grafschaft Hoya)
Incorporated into: 1928 Bruchhausen-Vilsen

Wappen von Vilsen/Arms (crest) of Vilsen
Official blazon
German blazon wanted
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms show the two bear claws taken from the arms of the counts of Hoya, who historically ruled the town. The bar is probably added in the 19th century.





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Literature: Kaffee Hag picture albums, 1920s.