Berga/Elster

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BERGA/ELSTER

State : Thüringen
District (Kreis) : Greiz
Additions : 1991 Geissendorf; 1994 Clodra, Wolfersdorf, Tschirma

Berga.jpg

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

Berga was mentioned as a city already in 1386, but full city rights were granted in 1427.

The seals of the city showed a crucifixion from the 15th until the 19th century, when the oak tree appears. The meaning of the tree is not clear.

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The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature : Ulle, 1998