Gößnitz (Thüringen)
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GÖSSNITZ
State : Thüringen
District (Kreis) : Altenburger Land
Official blazon
In Rot auf grünem Boden ein Reiter in stählerner Rüstung, es handelt sich dabei um den heiligen Georg, auf weissem Ross, einem grünen Drachen die Lanze in den Rachen stoßend.
Origin/meaning
The arms show the local patron saint, St. George killing the dragon. The oldest known seal dates from the 18th century and already shows the saint.
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; Benzing et al, 1984, Ulle, 1998