Bärenstein (Erzgebirge)

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BÄRENSTEIN

State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Erzgebirgskreis (until 2008 Annaberg)

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Official blazon

In Gold auf wachsendem rotem Felsgestein ein schreitender schwarzer Bär.

Origin/meaning

The arms are canting, showing a bear on a stone. The arms have been in use since the 19th century.

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Seal from around 1900

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