Ranis

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RANIS

State : Thüringen
District (Kreis) : Saale-Orla Kreis
Verwaltungsgemeinschaft : Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Ranis-Ziegenrück

Official blazon

German
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Origin/meaning

The arms are known since the 15^th century and show the lion of the Margraves of Meissen, who acquired the city and castle in the early 15^th century.

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925	The arms on an special cover
Postal cancellation 1981

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Literature: Ulle, 1997