Werra-Suhl-Tal City (Germany)

Stadt Werra-Suhl-Tal, Wartburgkreis, Thüringen

Last modified: 2021-04-17 by klaus-michael schneider
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Werra-Suhl-Tal City

The city has no proper flag. Source: this online catalogue
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 Apr 2021

Berka upon Werra Borough

Berka Banner

It is a red-white vertical bicolour. The coat of arms is shifted to the top.
Source: this online catalogue
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 Apr 2021

Berka Coat of Arms

Shield Argent, on top of a mount Vert issuant from base three towers Gules with port and windows Sable and topped by black crosslets.
Meaning:
A local seal from the 17th century displayed a similar images with a higher central tower. Since the 19th century the towers have equal height. The crosslets are alluding to the Hersfeld Abbey, to which the area belonged. The towers are considered to be a representation of the old three city gates. Berka gained city rights in 1847.
Source: Blaschke et alii 1979, pp.41-42
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 Apr 2021

The arms were approved in 1847.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 Apr 2021

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