Pössneck (kreis)
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PÖSSNECK (PN)
State : Thüringen
Incorporated into : 1994 Saale-Orla Kreis, Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Origin/meaning :
The arms were officially granted on July 18, 1991.
The arms show three important structures in the district; the tower of Pössneck, the castletower of Neustadt an der Orla and the tower of Triptis.
The base shows a cogwheel for industry, a wheat-ear for agriculture and an oak leaf for the woodcraft which is of importance in the area. The colours are those of Thüringen.
Literature : Ulle, 1994