Langewiesen
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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LANGEWIESEN
State : Thüringen
District (Kreis) : Ilmkreis
Additions : 1994 Oehrenstock
Official blason:
In Gold die heilige Margarethe mit silbernem Kleid, rotem Gewand und goldener Krone auf einem grünen Hügel stehend, in der Rechten einen schwarzen Kreuzstab haltend.“
Origin/meaning :
The arms were officially granted on September 30, 1993.
The arms are based on a 15th century seal of the city, which also showed a crowned female figure holding a staff. The figure most likely symbolises St. Margareth, the old patron saint of the local church. Later seals and images showed a male figure, but in 1993 the historical image was restored.
 Seal of the city from around 1900. |
 The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
 The arms in 1984 |
Literature : Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s; Benzing et al, 1984; Ulle, 1997