Schachtebich

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SCHACHTERBICH

State : Thüringen
District (Kreis) : Eichsfeld

Wappen von Schachtebich/Arms of Schachtebich

Official blazon
German	Durch einen silbernen Wellenbalken geteilt von Rot über Blau; oben eine goldene Mitra, die mit insge samt sieben roten Scheiben pfahl- und balkenweise belegt ist, beseitet von je einem schwarzen Rohrkolben mit silbernem Stiel und silbernen Blättern; unten ein silberner, rechtsschwimmender Fisch.
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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on December 27, 1995.

The name probably is derived from Schilfrohrbach, or reed-stream, which is symbolised by the wavy division (Bach, stream), the two reeds (Rohr, or Schilfrohr) and the fish. The whole also symbolises the historical marshes around the village.
The mitre symbolises St. Magnus, the patron saint of the village.