Genthin

GENTHIN

State : Sachsen-Anhalt
District (Kreis) : Jerichower Land
Additions : 1923 Altenplathow; 1950-1957 Brettin, Mützel, Roßdorf; 1950 Fienerode; 2003 Parchen; 2009 Gladau, Paplitz, Tucheim; 2012 Schopsdorf

Official blazon

German	Im roten goldbordierten Schild die goldgekrönte Gottesmutter im goldenen Gewand mit dem Kind auf dem rechten Arm.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on september 15, 1995.

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The municipal stamp shown in 1892	The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Postal cancellation 1936

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Literature: Bensing et al., 1984