Langensalza

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LANGENSALZA (LSZ)

State : Thüringen
Incorporated into: 1994 Unstrut-Hainich Kreis

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Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on March 23, 1992.

The upper part shows a fountain for the sulphur springs in the district. The wavy bend symbolises the Unstrut river. The ram's horn in the base is taken from the arms of the Lords of Salza, known since 1261.

Literature : Ulle, 1993.