Lommatzsch

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LOMMATZSCH

State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Meissen
Additions : 1994 Dörschnitz (1935 Paltzschen)

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

The oldest known seal of the city dates from the 15^th century and already shows a gate with the lion. Although the actual size and shape of the gate/castle varied widely, the basic composition remained the same. The lion is the lion of Meissen.