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The lion is taken from the arms of the Counts Von Gleichen, who owned most of the village from the 15th century until 1631. The lion was also used by the village on its seals until 1925. The cross is taken from the arms of the Hersfeld Abbey which had considerable interests in the village for many centuries. | The lion is taken from the arms of the Counts Von Gleichen, who owned most of the village from the 15th century until 1631. The lion was also used by the village on its seals until 1925. The cross is taken from the arms of the Hersfeld Abbey which had considerable interests in the village for many centuries. | ||
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Ulle, 1997 | [[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Ulle, 1997 | ||
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SCHWABHAUSEN
State : Thüringen
District (Kreis) : Gotha
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In Blau ein aufgerichteter rechtsgewendeter golden bewehrter und gekrönter silberner Löwe, begleitet von einem silbernen linken Obereck mit einem roten Doppelkreuz. |
| English | (Thüringen) No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation |
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on July 12, 1994.
The lion is taken from the arms of the Counts Von Gleichen, who owned most of the village from the 15th century until 1631. The lion was also used by the village on its seals until 1925. The cross is taken from the arms of the Hersfeld Abbey which had considerable interests in the village for many centuries.
Literature: Ulle, 1997