Bärenstein (Erzgebirge)

BÄRENSTEIN

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

Official blazon

German	In Gold auf wachsendem rotem Felsgestein ein schreitender schwarzer Bär.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

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

Seal from around 1900

Postal cancellation 1977

Literature: -

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