Rochlitz

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ROCHLITZ

State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Mittelsachsen (until 2008 Mittweida)
Additions : 1950 Poppitz; 1994 Noßwitz, Penna; 1995 Breitenborn

Wappen von Rochlitz/Arms (crest) of Rochlitz
Official blazon
German blazon wanted
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The oldest seal of the city dates from 1364, the oldest real arms date from 1456. Both show the same composition, which is still in use. The arms show a city wall and tower. Besides the tower are two small symbols, which are described as each a half rook. The rook is a canting element (Roche). The arms were officially granted in 1894 and again in 1998.


Seal of Rochlitz

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

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

Postal cancellation 1995





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Literature: Bensing et al., 1984; Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums