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Revision as of 08:27, 25 July 2023
GÖSSNITZ
State : Thüringen
District (Kreis) : Altenburger Land
German |
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. |
English | blazon wanted |
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 |
This page is part of the German heraldry portal Deutsche Wappensammlung |
Heraldry of the World |
German heraldry:
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Selected collector's items from Germany:
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Literature: Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s; Benzing et al, 1984, Ulle, 1998