Gößnitz (Thüringen)

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Official blazon
German	In Rot auf grünem Boden ein Reiter in stählerner Rüstung, es handelt sich dabei um den heiligen Georg, auf weissem Ross, einem grünen Drachen die Lanze in den Rachen stoßend.
English	blazon wanted

The arms show the local patron saint, St. George killing the dragon. The oldest known seal dates from the 18^th century and already shows the saint.

Literature: Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s; Benzing et al, 1984, Ulle, 1998

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