Greiz

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GREIZ

State : Thüringen
District (Kreis) : Greiz
Additions: 1856 Tannendorf; 1921 Pohlitz; 1922 Dölau, Gommla, Irchwitz, Kurtschau, Obergrochlitz, Raasdorf, Sachswitz, Schönfeld; 1994 Reinsdorf

Wappen von Greiz/Arms (crest) of Greiz
Official blazon
German In Silber ein von einer eintorigen Zinnenmauer in braunem Ziegelstein umgebenes Gebäude mit einem davorstehenden Turm links und einem aufgesetzten Turm rechts, braunem Mauerwerk, roten Dächern und goldenen Turm- und Dachspitzen; zwischen den Türmen schwebt ein schwarzes Schild, darin ein nach rechts steigender goldener Löwe mit roter Krone, Krallen und gespaltenem Schwanz.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms have been used since the 17th century, but the composition of castle and shield already appeared on the late 14th century seal of the city. The castle or walled city symbolises the city itself. The small shield shows the arms of the Counts of Reuss in the 14th century. From 1951-1991 the small shield with the lion was replaced by a hammer and spindle, symbols for the local industry, see below.

In 1991 the historical arms were restored.

Siegel von Greiz

The municipal stamp shown in 1892
Wappen von Greiz/Coat of arms (crest) of Greiz

Seal from around 1900-1920
Wappen von Greiz/Coat of arms (crest) of Greiz

Seal from around 1900-1920
Wappen von Greiz/Coat of arms (crest) of Greiz

Seal from around 1900-1920
Wappen von Greiz/Coat of arms (crest) of Greiz

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Arms (crest) of Greiz

The arms in the Abadie albums
Wappen von Greiz/Coat of arms (crest) of Greiz

The arms as used in DDR times
Wappen von Greiz/Coat of arms (crest) of Greiz

Postal cancellation 1984
Wappen von Greiz/Coat of arms (crest) of Greiz

Postal cancellation 1984





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Literature: Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s; Benzing et al, 1984; Ulle, 1998