Kirchberg (Sachsen)

	KIRCHBERG (SACHSEN) Country : Germany State : Sachsen District (Kreis) : Zwickau (until 2008 Zwickauer Land) Additions: 1973 Burkersdorf 1996 Leutersbach 1996 Wolfersgrün 1997 Saupersdorf 1997 Stangengrün 1999 Cunersdorf

Official blazon
German	blazon wanted
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms are probably canting, three church (Kirche) towers on a hill (berg). The mountains were later attributed to be the hills surrounding the town; the Borberg, Geiersberg and Schiesshausberg.

The oldest known depiction of the arms dates from the 14th century and shows three (wooden ?) towers on a hill. During the centuries the size and shape of the towers has changed considerably. The current shape dates from 1852, which, in turn, is based on a depiction from 1394.

Image gallery

The municipal stamp shown in 1892
Seal from around 1900
Seal from around 1900
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Postal cancellation

Literature: Bensing et al; 1984

This page is part of the German heraldry portal	Heraldry of the World
German heraldry: National arms Arms of States Arms of historical territories and states Districts (Kreiswappen) Cities and municipalities German Colonies Ecclesiastical heraldry Military heraldry Corporate heraldry Studentika Other civic heraldry Total pages in the German section : 60,737 Of which images : 40,663	Selected collector's items from Germany: Heraldic postcards Heraldic stamps Heraldic albums Kaffee Hag albums Wappen-Sammlung Heraldic trade cards Heraldic coasters Heraldic cigar bands German heraldic literature