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The lower half shows a view of the city, which includes the local castle. The castle belonged until 1873 to the Lords of Welck. The rose is taken from their arms. The anchor signifies the importance of shipping on the Elbe.
The lower half shows a view of the city, which includes the local castle. The castle belonged until 1873 to the Lords of Welck. The rose is taken from their arms. The anchor signifies the importance of shipping on the Elbe.
Around 1900 the city also used a canting giant (Riese) as a crest.


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[[Literature]] : Hupp, O: [[Kaffee Hag albums]], 1920s; Benzing et al, 1984
[[Literature]] : Hupp, O: [[Kaffee Hag albums]], 1920s; Benzing et al, 1984

Revision as of 09:18, 13 November 2011

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RIESA

State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Meissen (until 2008 Riesa-Grossenhain)
Additions : 1923 Gröba, Weida; 1925 Merzdorf ; 1950 Pausitz, Poppitz; 1961 Mergendorf ; 1974 Canitz, Pochra; 1994 Jahnishausen, Mautitz, Nickritz; 1996 Leutewitz

Riesa.jpg

Origin/meaning :
The lower half shows a view of the city, which includes the local castle. The castle belonged until 1873 to the Lords of Welck. The rose is taken from their arms. The anchor signifies the importance of shipping on the Elbe.

Around 1900 the city also used a canting giant (Riese) as a crest.

Riesaz1.jpg

The seal of the city around 1900
Riesa.hagd.jpg

The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925


Literature : Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s; Benzing et al, 1984