Burgstein

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BURGSTEIN

State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Vogtlandkreis
Additions: 1994 Dröda, Geilsdorf, Großzöbern (1939 Berglas; 1957 Pirk; 1968 Ramoldsreuth), Gutenfürst, Heinersgrün, Kemnitz (1963 Grobau), Krebes (1968 Ruderitz), Schwand (1950 Steins)
Incorporated into: 2011 Weischlitz

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Origin/meaning

The upper part of the arms shows the local ruins of the Burgstein castle, after which the municipality is named.

I have no information on the meaning of the lower part.

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