Hoyerswerda

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HOYERSWERDA

State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Bautzen (until 2008 Hoyerswerda Urban District)
Additions : 1890 Amtsanbau, Burglehn, Haag; 1957 Kühnicht, Klein Neida; 1993 Bröthen; 1994 Knappenrode; 1996 Schwarzkollm, Zeißig; 1998Dörgenhausen

Official blazon

In Silber auf grünen Hügeln drei grüne Eichbäume mit Blättern und Früchten, die unteren Äste gestümmelt.

Origin/meaning

The arms are known from the seals of the city since the 16^th century. The three oak branches are derived from the arms of the family Berka von der Duba, who granted the city rights in 1423. The arms are canting, Dub means oak in the Slavic/Sorbic language.