Wurzbach

WURZBACH

State : Thüringen
District (Kreis) : Saale-Orla Kreis
Additions : 1999 Grumbach, Heberndorf, Heinersdorf, Oßla, Titschendorf, Weitisberga

Official blazon
German	In Silber auf grünem Berg ein schreitender goldener Kranich.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1757 when Wurzbach received town rights. The town choose to use a crane as its symbol, taken from the arms of the Princes of Reuss, who ruled the town until 1918.

Wappen von Wurzbach/Coat of arms (crest) of Wurzbach

The seal from around 1900

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