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Neustadt was part of the County of Henneberg until 1353, when is became a possession of the Counts of Meissen (later Sachsen-Meissen). The oldest known seal dates from around 1360 and shows the lion of Meissen. These arms remained unchanged until the second half of the 17<sup>th</sup> century and were restored in 1890. | Neustadt was part of the County of Henneberg until 1353, when is became a possession of the [[Margravate of Meissen|Counts of Meissen]] (later Sachsen-Meissen). The oldest known seal dates from around 1360 and shows the lion of Meissen. These arms remained unchanged until the second half of the 17<sup>th</sup> century and were restored in 1890. | ||
In 1962 the arms were formally granted. Between the end of the 17<sup>th</sup> century and 1890 the arms were divided, showing in the upper half the lion and in the lower three roses. | In 1962 the arms were formally granted. Between the end of the 17<sup>th</sup> century and 1890 the arms were divided, showing in the upper half the lion and in the lower three roses. | ||