Hainichen

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HAINICHEN

State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Mittelsachsen (until 2008 Mittweida)
Additions : 1950 Berthelsdorf, Crumbach, Ottendorf; 1994 Bockendorf, Cunnersdorf, Eulendorf, Gersdorf (1979 Falkenau), Riechberg; 1999 Schlegel

Official blazon
German
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Origin/meaning

The arms show a gate with a small bird holding a branch. The origin or meaning of this composition is not known. It appeared already on the 17^th century seal of the town.