Wittichenau

WITTICHENAU

State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Bautzen (until 2008 Kamenz)
Additions : 1957 Brischko; 1978 Keula; 1994 Dubring, Hoske (1950 Rachlau), Kotten (1950 Saalau), Maukendorf, Sollschwitz; 1995 Spohla

Official blazon
German	blazon wanted
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms are based on the only historical seal of the city, dating from the 17^th century. It is based on the arms and seal of the Marienstern Abbey in Kamenz, which at the time owned the town. The patron saint of the abbey was St. Mary.

Wappen von Wittichenau/Coat of arms (crest) of Wittichenau

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Postal cancellation 1986

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