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Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) German Civic Heraldry PLAUE State : Thüringen District (Kreis) : Ilm-Kreis Verwaltungsgemeinschaft : Oberes Geratal Additions : 1950 Kleinbreitenbach; 1994 Rippersroda Origin/meaning: The arms were officially granted in 1993, but have been used by the city since the early 15th century. The lion is the symbol of the Counts of Schwarzberg, who granted the city rights and ruled the city until 1920. In the 1920s the arms have been shown in different colours and versions, see below. Emergency money of the city with the arms, helmet and crest (1921) Hupp showed in the Kaffee Hag albums the lion facing left Literature : Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s; Benzing et al, 1984; Ulle, 1997

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