Olbersleben

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OLBERSLEBEN

State : Thüringen
District (Kreis) : Sömmerda

Official blazon

(de) Geteilt und halbgespalten; oben in einem mit roten Herzen bestreuten goldenen Feld ein aufsteigender blauer, rotgekrönter und bewehrter Löwe; unten vom in Blau eine goldene Weintraube; unten hinten in Silber ein linksgewendeter schwarzer, rotbewehrter Hahnenkopf mit rotem Kamm und roten Lappen.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on April 9, 1997.

The upper half shows the arms of the Counts of Weimar-Orlamünde, who had an estate in the area. The grapes are the symbol of St. Wigbert. the local patron saint. The rooster is taken from the 19th century village seal.