Augustusburg
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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AUGUSTUSBURG
State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Mittelsachsen (1994-2008 Freiberg (until 1994 Flöha)
Additions : 1891 Jägerhof; 1995 Grünberg; 1999 Erdmannsdorf (1929 Kunnersdorf), Hennersdorf
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The arms date from 1564 and probably show the local hunting lodge. Augustusburg received city rights around 1550 and the seal probably dates from the same time.
Until 1899 the name was Schellenberg.
 Seal from before 1899 |
 Seal from around 1900 |
 The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
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Literature : Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s; Benzing et al, 1984