Wittichenau
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WITTICHENAU
State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Bautzen (until 2008 Kamenz)
Additions : 1957 Brischko; 1978 Keula; 1994 Dubring, Hoske (1950 Rachlau), Kotten (1950 Saalau), Maukendorf, Sollschwitz; 1995 Spohla
German | |
English | No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation |
Origin/meaning
The arms are based on the only historical seal of the city, dating from the 17th century. It is based on the arms and seal of the Marienstern Abbey in Kamenz, which at the time owned the town. The patron saint of the abbey was St. Mary.
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Postal cancellation 1986 |
Literature: Bensing et al., 1984