Herrnhut

HERRNHUT

State: Sachsen
District (Kreis): Görlitz (until 2008 Löbau-Zittau
Additions: 1994 Ruppersdorf/O.L; 2010 Strahwalde; 2011 Großhennersdorf; 2013 Berthelsdorf

Official blazon

German	In Silber ein blauer Einberg, darauf innerhalb einer mittig offenen Umfassungsmauer ein dreibogiger blauer Rundturm mit umlaufender Dachbalustrade und zentralem flachkegelbedachtem Aufsatz mit pfeilförmiger silber-schwarzer Windfahne.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were adopted in 1929 and show the small chapel on the Hutberg.

Previously the town used arms designed in the 18^th century when the village was founded by Waldenser refugees (also known as Herrnhütter). The old seal of the Waldenser movement showed the anvil and hammer.

Seal from around 1900

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

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