Bad Blankenburg
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
BAD BLANKENBURG
State : Thüringen
District (Kreis) : Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Additions : 1992 Böhlscheiben, Zeigerheim; 1993 Gölitz, Oberwirbach; 1994 Cordobang
Official blazon
In Grün ein aufgerichteter hersehender goldener Löwe mit roter Zunge und Bewehrung.
Origin/meaning
The arms are known already since the 14th century and show the lion of the Counts of Schwarzburg-Blankenburg, who ruled the city at the time.
The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s; Ulle, 1997.