Rodewisch City (Germany)

Stadt Rodewisch, Vogtlandkreis, Sachsen

Last modified: 2022-08-12 by klaus-michael schneider
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Rodewisch City

Rodewisch Banner

It is a red-white vertical bicolour. The coat of arms is shifted towards the top.
Source: this online catalogue
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 7 Aug 2022

Rodewisch Coat of Arms

Shield Argent a cloth Gules charged with three skittles Argent in fess.
Meaning:
Rodewisch probably existed since around 1200 and was first mentioned in 1411. Around 1600 a hammer mill was established. The village merged with minor entities in 1856 and gained the status of a market town. City rights were gained in 1924. Since the 19th century textiles industry had been the main business line. Playing at skittles is still very popular in the city. A red cloth is the 1st prize of an annual tournament. The skittles before had been golden at least until 1989.
Source: Bensing et alii 1984, pp.380-381
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 7 Aug 2022

The banner probably is used without appoval. The arms were approved on 8 May 1924.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 7 Aug 2022

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