Nossen

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NOSSEN

State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Meissen
Additions : 1935 Augustusberg, Zella; 1973 Eula; 1996 Deutschenbora; 2003 Heynitz; 2014 Ketzerbachtal, Leuben-Schleinitz

Official blazon

(de) In Silber drei bewurzelte rote Nussbäume.

Origin/meaning

The arms are canting, showing some hazelnut branches (Nuss is nut). The name is, however, of Slavonic origin and means a promontory. The old seals showed complete trees, as also shown by Hupp in the early 20^th century. Later the city simplified the design.