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ALTENBURG (ABG)

State : Thüringen
Incorporated into: 1993 Altenburger Land

Wappen von Altenburg (kreis)/Arms (crest) of Altenburg (kreis)
Official blazon
German blazon wanted
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on October 16, 1991.

The upper half shows mining tools and a wheat ear, symbolising the importance of lignite mining and agriculture in the district. The base shows symbols used on German skat playing cards. These symbolise the famous playing card museum in Altenburg.

Wappen von Altenburg (kreis)

Municipal stationery, 1960s





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Literature: Ulle, 1993.