Auerbach (Vogtland)
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
AUERBACH (VOGTLAND)
State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Vogtlandkreis (until 1994 Auerbach)
Additions : 1912 Mühlgrün; 1923 Rempesgrün, Sorga mit Hinterhain; 1950 Brunn; 1994 Schnarrtanne (1950 Vogelsgrün); 1999 Beerheide; 2003 Rebesgrün (1994 Reumtengrün)
Official blazon
In Schwarz ein aufgerichteter goldener Löwe.
Origin/meaning
The arms of Auerbach show the lion of the Lords of Plauen, who founded the city around 1300. In 1402 Auerbach received city rights and ever since the lion of Plauen is used in seals and arms.
Seal from around 1900 |
The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Bensing, et al; Lexicon Städte und Wappen der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik, Leipzig, 1985.