Frauenstein (Sachsen)

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FRAUENSTEIN

State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Mittelsachsen (until 2008 Freiberg)
Additions: 1974 Kleinbobritzsch; 1994 Burkersdorf, Dittersbach, Nassau

Wappen von Frauenstein (Sachsen)/Arms (crest) of Frauenstein (Sachsen)
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Origin/meaning

The arms are canting, showing a woman (Frau) on a stone (Stein). Although the figures have changed since the oldest seal of the city (known since the 17th century), the composition has been the same.

Siegel von Frauenstein (Sachsen)

The municipal stamp shown in 1892
Seal of Frauenstein (Sachsen)

Seal from around 1900
Wappen von Frauenstein (Sachsen)/Coat of arms (crest) of Frauenstein (Sachsen)

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Wappen von Frauenstein (Sachsen)/Coat of arms (crest) of Frauenstein (Sachsen)

The arms on the city hall (source)





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Literature: Benzig et al, 1985; Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s