Beelitz

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BEELITZ

State : Brandenburg
District (Kreis) : Potsdam-Mittelmark (until 1993 Potsdam-Land)
Additions : 2002 Busendorf (1950 Kanin, Klaistow), Elsholz, Fichtenwalde, Reesdorf, Rieben, Salzbrunn, Schäpe, Schlunkendorf, Wittbrietzen, Zauchwitz (1973 Körzin)

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

Beelitz received city rights around 1341 from the Counts of Brandenburg. The arms thus show the eagle of Brandenburg, holding in its claws a key and crescent. The key is the symbol of St. Peter, the patron saint of Brandenburg, the meaning of the crescent is not known. At present the city uses often a mural crown on the shield.

In 1967 the town received new arms, which were based on the oldest seal, dating from 1307 (see below).