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The arms were officially granted on July 18, 1991.  
The arms were officially granted on July 18, 1991.  



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PÖSSNECK (PN)

State : Thüringen
Incorporated into : 1994 Saale-Orla Kreis, Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

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Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on July 18, 1991.

The arms show three important structures in the district; the tower of Pössneck, the castletower of Neustadt an der Orla and the tower of Triptis.

The base shows a cogwheel for industry, a wheat-ear for agriculture and an oak leaf for the woodcraft which is of importance in the area. The colours are those of Thüringen.

Literature : Ulle, 1994