Plaue

PLAUE

State : Thüringen
District (Kreis) : Ilm-Kreis
Verwaltungsgemeinschaft : Oberes Geratal
Additions : 1950 Kleinbreitenbach; 1994 Rippersroda

Official blazon

German	In Blau ein goldener Löwe mit roter Zunge und Bewehrung.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted in 1993, but have been used by the city since the early 15^th century. The lion is the symbol of the Counts of Schwarzberg, who granted the city rights and ruled the city until 1920. In the 1920s the arms have been shown in different colours and versions, see below.

Seal from around 1900	Emergency money of the city with the arms, helmet and crest (1921)
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

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Literature: Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s; Benzing et al, 1984; Ulle, 1997