Jerichow

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JERICHOW

State : Sachsen-Anhalt
District (Kreis) : Jerichower Land
Additions : 2002 Mangelsdorf; 2010 Brettin, Demsin (1950 Großdemsin, Kleinwusterwitz, 1950-56 Zabakuck), Kade, Karow, Klitsche (1950 Altenklitsche, Neuenklitsche), Nielebock (1952 Seedorf), Redekin, Roßdorf, Schlagenthin, Wulkow (1950 Großwulkow, Kleinwulkow), Zabakuck

Official blazon

(de) *(2011) In Blau zwei silberne Kirchtürme mit beknauftem goldenen Spitzdach, Rundbogenfenstern, Schalllöchern und Simsen, dazwischen ein silbernes Kirchenschiff, golden bedacht, mit Fenstern und Simsen. Die Türme begleitet von zwei goldenen Ähren. Der goldene Schildfuß belegt mit einem blauen Wellenbalken.

(until 2011) In Blau St. Georg in silberner Rüstung, in der Rechten eine silberne Kreuzlanze, die Linke gestützt auf einen rot-silbern geteilten Schild mit einer silbernen doppeltürmigen Kirche im oberen Feld, rechts ein goldener Drache.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on May 11, 2011.

The arms show the church of the large Jerichow Abbey. The wavy base refers to the Elbe river, which has been of great importance for the development of the city.

The two wheatears refer to the former municipalities that merged in 2010, which have an agricultural character.

The previous arms were never officially described and many variations existed. The arms show the local patron saint, St. George, slaying the dragon. The saint also held a small shield, showing the arms of the Jerichow Abbey.