Stadt Wehlen
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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STADT WEHLEN
State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge (until 2008 Sächsische Schweiz)
Additions : 1939 Pötzscha, Zeichen; 1994 Dorf Wehlen
Official blazon
Ein einmastiges blaues rahgetakeltes Schiff auf weißem Hintergrund.
Origin/meaning
The ship refers to the importance of shipping on the Elbe. The fleur-de-lis refers to the Lords of Köckeritz, who ruled the city in the 15th century. Their arms showed three golden fleur-de-lis in blue.
 Seal from around 1900 |
 The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
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Literature : Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s, Bensing et al; 1984