Kirchberg (Sachsen)
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Country : Germany State : Sachsen District (Kreis) : Zwickau (until 2008 Zwickauer Land) Additions:
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Origin/meaning
The arms are probably canting, three church (Kirche) towers on a hill (berg). The mountains were later attributed to be the hills surrounding the town; the Borberg, Geiersberg and Schiesshausberg.
The oldest known depiction of the arms dates from the 14th century and shows three (wooden ?) towers on a hill. During the centuries the size and shape of the towers has changed considerably. The current shape dates from 1852, which, in turn, is based on a depiction from 1394.
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Literature: Bensing et al; 1984