Geithain

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GEITHAIN

State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Leipzig (1994-2008 Leipziger Land, until 1994 Geithain)
Additions : 1934 Altdorf; 1974 Wickershain; 1994 Niedergräfenhain, Syhra (1935 Theusdorf); 1995 Nauenhain

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms show a gate, which can already be seen on the oldest seal of the city, known since the end of the 15^th century.

The municipal stamp shown in 1892	Seal from around 1900
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

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Literature : Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s; Benzing et al, 1984