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
| German | In Silber drei bewurzelte rote Nussbäume. |
| English | No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation |
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 20th century. Later the city simplified the design.
 The municipal stamp shown in 1892 |
 The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
 Postal cancellation 1985 |
Literature: Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s; Benzing et al, 1984