Saale-Orla Kreis

SAALE-ORLA KREIS (SOK)

State : Thüringen
Additions : Lobenstein (partly), Pössneck (partly), Schleiz

Wappen von Saale-Orla Kreis/Arms (crest) of Saale-Orla Kreis

Official blazon
German	Über rotem Schildfuß mit zwei silbernen Wellenleisten gespalten von Schwarz und Gold; vorn ein linksgewendeter, rot bewehrter, gezungter und gekrönter goldener Löwe; hinten ein rot bewehrter und gezungter schwarzer Löwe.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on January 17, 1995.

The lions in the upper part of the arms symbolise the two major historical rulers in the area, the Counts of Meissen (black lion) and the Princes of Reuss (golden lion). The base shows the two rivers Saale and Orla.

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