Buchholz (Sachsen)

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BUCHHOLZ

State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Erzgebirgskreis (until 2008 Annaberg)
Incorporated into : 1945 Annaberg-Buchholz

Official blazon
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Origin/meaning

The arms show the patron saint of the city, St. Catherine with her symbol, the (broken) wheel. The two trees (Buche) are canting. Mining has been of importance in the area since the 15^th century, which is symbolised by the miner's tools.