Lichtenstein (Sachsen)
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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LICHTENSTEIN
State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Zwickau (until 2008 Chemnitzer Land)
Additions : 1920 Callnberg; 1996 Heinrichsort
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The tower is taken from the old seal of Lichtenstein, whereas the bends are the arms of the Lords of Schönberg, to whom Callnberg historically belonged. The arms were designed after the merger of 1920.
 The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s; Benzing et al, 1984