Herzberg (kreis)

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Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)
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HERZBERG (HZ)

State : Brandenburg
Incorporated into : 1994 Elbe-Elster

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Origin/meaning :
The arms were officially granted on ??

The eagle is the eagle of Brandenburg. The two small shields show the arms of Sachsen and the Counts of Brehna. Parts of the district historically belonged to Sachsen. The city of Brehna was part of the district.

Literature : Image scanned from a newspaper clipping.