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Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) German Civic Heraldry GREIZ State : Thüringen District (Kreis) : Greiz Additions: 1856 Tannendorf; 1921 Pohlitz; 1922 Dölau, Gommla, Irchwitz, Kurtschau, Obergrochlitz, Raasdorf, Schönfeld; 1994 Reinsdorf Origin/meaning: The arms have been used since the 17th century, but the composition of castle and shield already appeared on the late 14th century seal of the city. The castle or walled city symbolises the city itself. The small shield shows the arms of the Counts of Reuss in the 14th century. From 1951-1991 the small shield with the lion was replaced by a hammer and spindle, symbols for the local industry, see below. In 1991 the historical arms were restored. The arms as shown in the 1920s. The arms as used in the 1980s Literature : Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s; Benzing et al, 1984; Ulle, 1998

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