Last modified: 2021-05-21 by klaus-michael schneider
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It is a green-white-green vertical triband with ratio of stripes 1:2:1. The coat of arms is in the middle of the white stripe.
Source: photo provided by municipality
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 15 May 2021
Shield parted per fess; above Vert a magpie statant proper; beneath parted per pale, at dexter Argent a horse chestnut leaf Vert, at sinister Gules masoned Sable.
Meaning:
The magpie (German: Elster) is representing the Weiße Elster, a local river crossing the municipality. The leaf is representing the many horse chestnut trees in the area. The masoned wall is symbolising the local brickyards.
Source: Hartmut Ulle: "Neues Thüringer Wappenbuch", vol.3, Erfurt 1998
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 15 May 2021
Banner and arms were approved on 10 December 1993.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 15 May 2021
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