Stadt Wehlen

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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 15^th century. Their arms showed three golden fleur-de-lis in blue.