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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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MERKENDORF
State : Thüringen
istrict (Kreis) : Greiz
Incorporated into : 2011 Zeulenroda-Triebes
Official blazon
Gespalten von Silber und Rot; vorn ein blaues Mühlrad über einem blauen Wellenbalken; hinten ein gestürztes silbernes Schwert neben einem silbernen Kelch.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on June 17, 1996.
The right half of the arms shows a wheel and a stream, symbolising the three historical water mills in the municipality. The stream symbolises the Triebebach. The left half shows a sword and chalice, symbols of St. Barbara, patron saint of the village of Piesigitz.
Literature : Ulle, 1998