Zwenkau

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Wappen von Zwenkau/Arms (crest) of Zwenkau
Country : Germany
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State : Sachsen
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District (Kreis) : Leipzig (until 2008 Leipziger Land)
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Additions:

  • 1929 Imnitz
  • 1993 Großdalzig
    • 1973 Zitzschen
  • 1996 Rüssen-Kleinstorkwitz
    • 1957 Döhlen
    • 1957 Kleinstorkwitz
    • 1957 Rüssen
  • 1999 Eythra
    • 1974 Bösdorf
Official blazon
German blazon wanted
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted in 1992.

The arms show the local patron saint, St. Lawrence and his symbol the grill. The saint already appears on the oldest known seal of the town, known since the 15th century.

Literature: Bensing et al., 1984; Kaffe Hag albums, 1930s

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