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'''ZEITZ (ZZ)'''
'''ZEITZ (ZZ)'''

Revision as of 06:00, 27 December 2022


ZEITZ (ZZ)

State : Sachsen-Anhalt
Incorporated into : Burgenlandkreis

Wappen von Zeitz (kreis)/Arms (crest) of Zeitz (kreis)
Official blazon
German

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on July 21, 1993.

The key and sword are the symbols of St Peter and St. Paul respectively. They are the patron saints of the cathedrals in Naumburg and Zeitz. The key and sword also formed the arms of the diocese of Naumburg-Zeitz, which was founded in 968


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Literature: Papendieck, H. : Die Wappen der Landkreise und kreisfreien Städte des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt. Landesarchiv Magdeburg, 1996.