Dornburg/Saale

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DORNBURG/SAALE

State : Thüringen
District (Kreis) : Saale-Holzland Kreis
Incorporated into : 2008 Dornburg-Camburg

Official blazon

German	blazon wanted
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms show St. James (Jacobus) the local patron saint. The saint already appeared on the 14^th century seal of the city. In many images the saint is shown holding the shell, his attribute, in his hands, see below as shown by Hupp in the 1920s.

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Postal cancellation 1987

Literature: Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s; Benzing et al, 1984; Ulle, 1998