Schönheide

SCHÖNHEIDE

State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Erzgebirgskreis (until 2008 Aue-Schwarzenberg )
Additions : 1949 Neuheide, Schönheiderhammer

Official blazon

German	blazon wanted
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The oak tree has been used on the local seals since 1643. Behind the tree are two miner's tools, symbolising the mining in the area. Below the tools is a tool, most likely a type of axe, which was used for clearing the forests. The two small plants are most likely heath plants.

Seal from around 1900	Seal from around ?
Postal cancellation

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Literature: Information provided by the Schönheide council.