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The lions in the upper part of the arms symbolise the two major historical rulers in the area, the [[Margravate of Meissen|Counts of Meissen]] (black lion) and the Princes of Reuss (golden lion). The base shows the two rivers Saale and Orla. | The lions in the upper part of the arms symbolise the two major historical rulers in the area, the [[Margravate of Meissen|Counts of Meissen]] (black lion) and the Princes of Reuss (golden lion). The base shows the two rivers Saale and Orla. | ||
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Ulle, 1996. | [[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Ulle, 1996. |
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SAALE-ORLA KREIS (SOK)
State : Thüringen
Additions : Lobenstein (partly), Pössneck (partly), Schleiz
German | Über rotem Schildfuß mit zwei silbernen Wellenleisten gespalten von Schwarz und Gold; vorn ein linksgewendeter, rot bewehrter, gezungter und gekrönter goldener Löwe; hinten ein rot bewehrter und gezungter schwarzer Löwe. |
English | Kreis No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation |
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on January 17, 1995.
The lions in the upper part of the arms symbolise the two major historical rulers in the area, the Counts of Meissen (black lion) and the Princes of Reuss (golden lion). The base shows the two rivers Saale and Orla.
Literature: Ulle, 1996.