Augustusburg

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AUGUSTUSBURG

State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Mittelsachsen (1994-2008 Freiberg (until 1994 Flöha)
Additions : 1891 Jägerhof; 1995 Grünberg; 1999 Erdmannsdorf (1929 Kunnersdorf), Hennersdorf

Wappen von Augustusburg/Arms (crest) of Augustusburg
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Origin/meaning

The arms date from 1564 and probably show the local hunting lodge. Augustusburg received city rights around 1550 and the seal probably dates from the same time.

Until 1899 the name was Schellenberg.

Wappen von Augustusburg

Seal from before 1899
Seal of Augustusburg

Seal from around 1900
Wappen von Augustusburg

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925


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Literature: Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s; Benzing et al, 1984