Nossen

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NOSSEN

State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Meissen
Additions: 1935 Augustusberg, Zella; 1973 Eula; 1996 Deutschenbora; 2003 Heynitz; 2014 Ketzerbachtal, Leuben-Schleinitz

Wappen von Nossen/Arms (crest) of Nossen
Official blazon
German In Silber drei bewurzelte rote Nussbäume.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms are canting, showing some hazelnut branches (Nuss is nut). The name is, however, of Slavonic origin and means a promontory. The old seals showed complete trees, as also shown by Hupp in the early 20th century. Later the city simplified the design.

Siegel von Nossen

The municipal stamp shown in 1892
Wappen von Nossen/Coat of arms (crest) of Nossen

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Wappen von Nossen/Coat of arms (crest) of Nossen

Postal cancellation 1985





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Literature: Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s; Benzing et al, 1984