Bad Blankenburg

BAD BLANKENBURG

State : Thüringen
District (Kreis) : Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Additions : 1992 Böhlscheiben, Zeigerheim; 1993 Gölitz, Oberwirbach; 1994 Cordobang

Official blazon

German	In Grün ein aufgerichteter hersehender goldener Löwe mit roter Zunge und Bewehrung.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms are known already since the 14^th century and show the lion of the Counts of Schwarzburg-Blankenburg, who ruled the city at the time.

Seal from around 1900

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

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Literature: Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s; Ulle, 1997.