Mittlerer Erzgebirgskreis

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MITTLERER ERZGEBIRGSKREIS (MEK)

State : Sachsen
Additions : 1994 Marienberg, Zschopau
Incorporated into : 2008 Erzgebirgskreis

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on January 12, 1995.

The base of the shield shows the importance of mining in the Erzgebirge (ore-mountains). The tree symbolises the many forests and timber industry in the district. The wheel symbolises both the former water mills as well as the more recent industries in the district.