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The arms show the lion, helmet and crest of the Von Weida family, who ruled the city for a long period in medieval times. The arms thus have not changed for many centuries. | The arms show the lion, helmet and crest of the Von Weida family, who ruled the city for a long period in medieval times. The arms thus have not changed for many centuries. | ||
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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GERA
State : Thüringen
Urban District (Stadtkreis) : Gera
Additions : 1905 Bieblach; 1912 Debschwitz; 1919 Leumnitz, Lusan, Milbitz, Oberröppisch (until 1925), Pforten, Rubitz, Tinz, Thieschitz, Untermhaus (1897 Cuba), Zwötzen; 1922: Ernsee, Unterröppisch (until 1925); 1923 Frankenthal, Laasen (until 1924), Scheubengrobsdorf, Töppeln (until 1924), Windischenbernsdorf; 1935 Cossenforst; 1950 Dürrenebersdorf, Kaimberg, Langenberg, Langengrobsdorf, Liebschwitz, Lietzsch, Oberröppisch, Poris-Lengefeld, Naulitz, Roschütz, Taubenpreskeln, Unterröppisch, Zeulsdorf, Zschippern; 1994 Aga, Cretzschwitz, Falka, Hain, Hermsdorf, Roben, Röpsen, Söllmnitz, Thränitz, Trebnitz, Weißig
Origin/meaning
The arms show the lion, helmet and crest of the Von Weida family, who ruled the city for a long period in medieval times. The arms thus have not changed for many centuries.
 Seal from the city from around 1900. |
 Arms from the city from around 1900. |
 Arms from the city from around 1900. |
The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s; Benzing et al, 1984, Ulle, 1998