Gößnitz (Thüringen)

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Wappen von Gößnitz (Thüringen)/Arms (crest) of Gößnitz (Thüringen)
GÖSSNITZ

Country : Germany
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State : Thüringen
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District (Kreis) : Altenburger Land
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Additions:

  • 1923 Hainichen
  • 1928 Kauritz
  • 1950 Nörditz
  • 1973 Pfarrsdorf
    • 1924 Koblenz
    • 1950 Naundorf
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Official blazon
German In Rot auf grünem Boden ein Reiter in stählerner Rüstung, es handelt sich dabei um den heiligen Georg, auf weissem Ross, einem grünen Drachen die Lanze in den Rachen stoßend.
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Origin/meaning

The arms show the local patron saint, St. George killing the dragon. The oldest known seal dates from the 18th century and already shows the saint.

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Literature: Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s; Benzing et al, 1984, Ulle, 1998




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