Wunstorf

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WUNSTORF

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Region Hannover (1975-2001 Hannover; until 1975 Neustadt am Rübenberge)
Additions : 1975 Blumenau, Bokeloh, Grossenheidorn, Idensen, Klein Heidorn, Kolenfeld, Luthe, Mesmerode, Steinhude am Meer

Wappen von Wunstorf/Arms (crest) of Wunstorf
Official blazon
German In Blau eine silberne Burg mit geöffneten Tortüren und zwei spitzbedachten Türmen, von denen der rechte eckig und mit einem Vierpass verziert, der linke rund und von zwei Fenstern durchbrochen ist. Zwischen den Türmen befindet sich ein schreitender, gekrönter, rot-bezungter, goldener Löwe, der nur mit den Hinterpranken die Zinnen der Mauer berührt.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

Wunstorf was already mentioned as a city in 1180 and was the capital of the powerful Counts of Roden.

The oldest seal dates from the late 13th century and already shows a gate with a lion. The lion is derived from the arms of the Counts of Roden. All later seals and images show the same composition, but the color and the size and shape of the castle have changed considerably during the centuries.

Seal of Wunstorf

Seal from around 1900
Wappen von Wunstorf/Coat of arms (crest) of Wunstorf

The arms as shown in 1891
Wappen von Wunstorf/Coat of arms (crest) of Wunstorf

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925





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Literature: Stadler,1964-1971, 8 volumes; Kaffee Hag picture albums, 1920s; Ahrens, 1891