Frauenstein (Sachsen)

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FRAUENSTEIN

State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Mittelsachsen (until 2008 Freiberg)
Additions : 1974 Kleinbobritzsch; 1994 Burkersdorf, Dittersbach, Nassau

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

The arms are canting, showing a woman (Frau) on a stone (Stein). Although the figures have changed since the oldest seal of the city (known since the 17^th century), the composition has been the same.