Ranis

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RANIS

State : Thüringen
District (Kreis) : Saale-Orla Kreis

Official blazon

In Silber mit eingebogener roter Spitze, die mit einem silbernen Baumstumpf mit austreibendem Zweig belegt ist, vorn ein blaues Zaunfeld mit drei Pfählen und zwei Balken; hinten eine blaue, schrägrechts schwingende Glocke.

Origin/meaning

The arms are known since the 15^th century and show the lion of the Margraves of Meissen, who acquired the city and castle in the early 15^th century.