Remda
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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REMDA
State : Thüringen
District (Kreis) : Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Incorporated into : 1997 Remda-Teichel
Official blazon
In Blau ein aufgerichteter, hersehender goldener Löwe mit roter Zunge und Bewehrung.
Origin/meaning
The arms show the lion of the Counts of Schwarzburg, to which the city historically belonged. The crowned lion is already seen on the oldest, 14th century, seal of the city. During the early 20th century the arms have been shown in different colours and with or without crown, see below.
 Seal from around 1900 |
 The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
 Emergency money of the city with the arms (1922) |
Literature : Benzing et al, 1984; Ulle, 1998