Altenburger Land

ALTENBURGER LAND (ABG)

State : Thüringen
Additions: 1993 Altenburg, Schmölln

Wappen von Altenburger Land/Arms (crest) of Altenburger Land

Official blazon
German	Geviert; 1 in Silber eine rote Rose mit goldenem Butzen und grünen Kelchblättern; 2 in Blau ein von Gold und Silber geteilter Löwe; 3 neunmal von Schwarz und Gold geteilt und mit einem grünen Rautenkranz belegt; 4 in Silber eine rote Eichel mit grünem Kelch.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on April 28, 1995.

The rose in the first quarter is derived from the old County and counts of Altenburg, which existed until the 15^th century. It later became a possession of the Wettin family as Sachsen-Altenburg. The arms of the Wettin family is shown in the third quarter. The second quarter shows the arms of the Pleissenland, which now forms part of the district. The fourth quarter shows an acorn, the highest playing card in the Skat game, which originated in the district.

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