Grossenehrich
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GROSSENEHRICH
State : Thüringen
District (Kreis) : Kyffhäuserkreis
Additions : 19?? Bliederstedt, Feldengel, Holzengel, Kirchengel, Niederspier, Otterstedt, Rohnstedt, Wenigenehrich, Westerengel
German |
In Silber ein in Felle gekleideter bärtiger Mann, auf dem linken Arm ein rotes Buch, auf dem ein silbernes Lamm ruht, mit der Rechten auf das Lamm zeigend; zu seinen Füßen ein kleiner blauer Schild, darin ein goldener Löwe. |
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms are based on the oldest known seal of the town, dating from 1562. The arms show the local patron saint, St. John Baptist, and a small shield with the arms of the Counts of Schwarzburg, who ruled the town from medieval times until 1918.
Seal from around 1900 |
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
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Literature: Ulle, 1997