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The arms were granted on April 11, 1957 and confirmed on June 5, 1973. | The arms were granted on April 11, 1957 and confirmed on June 5, 1973. | ||
The two lions are the lions of [[Bamberg]] and [[Orlamünde]]. The largest part of the district belonged since 1122 to the Bishops of Bamberg, whereas the Counts of Orlamünde owned the castle and estate of [[ | The two lions are the lions of [[Bamberg]] and [[Orlamünde]]. The largest part of the district belonged since 1122 to the Bishops of Bamberg, whereas the Counts of Orlamünde owned the castle and estate of [[Lauenstein]] in the northern part of the district. | ||
The lower part shows in the colours of the Cistercian abbey of Langheim, a wheel. The wheel symbolises the forestry and many small rivers in the district, and the many water mills therein. | The lower part shows in the colours of the Cistercian abbey of Langheim, a wheel. The wheel symbolises the forestry and many small rivers in the district, and the many water mills therein. |
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