Vilsen

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VILSEN

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

Official blazon

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 19^th century.