Müritz (kreis)

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)

MÜRITZ (MÜR)

State : Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Additions : 1994 Waren
Incorporated into : 2011 Mecklenburgische Seenplatte

Origin/meaning :
The arms were officially granted on March 20, 1995.

The bull's head is taken from the arms of the Princes of Werle, who had a large influence in the county and its cities. The eagle represents the rich nature. The gate represents the four cities in the distrit (Waren, Malchow, Röbel, Penzlin), whereas the large number of lakes and brooks in the area is represented by the waves.

Literature : Linder and Olzog, 1996.