Landsberg (Saalekreis)

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LANDSBERG

State : Sachsen-Anhalt
District (Kreis) : Saalekreis (until 2007 Saalkreis)
Additions : 1950 Gollma, Gütz, Reinsdorf; 2005 Queis, Reußen, Sietzsch, Spickendorf; 2010 Braschwitz, Hohenthurm, Niemberg, Oppin, Peissen, Schwerz

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms are identical to the arms of the Markgraves of Landsberg, a branch of the Wettin dynasty, who since the 10^th century ruled the area. The arms first appear in the late 12^th century.