Geyer

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GEYER

State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Erzgebirgskreis (until 2008 Annaberg)

Wappen von Geyer/Arms (crest) of Geyer
Official blazon
German blazon wanted
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Origin/meaning

The arms show a tower surrounded by stars and with a small shield. The shield shows three vulture's heads, which are imaginary arms and canting. They refer to the Uf dem Gyher mine, the first of the tin mines in the region. Geier means vulture in German.

Seal of Geyer

Seal from around 1900
Wappen von Geyer/Coat of arms (crest) of Geyer

Seal from around 1910
Wappen von Geyer/Coat of arms (crest) of Geyer

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Wappen von Geyer/Coat of arms (crest) of Geyer

Postal cancellation 1975





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