Lauta
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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LAUTA
State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Bautzen (until 2008 Kamenz)
Additions : 2001 Laubusch; 2007 Leippe-Torno
Origin/meaning
The oldest seal of the city dates from 1738 and showa a lute between two flowers. The lute (Laute) is a canting symbol. In the 19th century the city adopted the St. Lawrence bell (Laurentiusglöcke) as it arms. The bell dates from 1512 and shows St. Lawrence and the grill on which he was killed.
 Seal from around 1900 |
Literature : Bensing et al; 1984