Limbach-Oberfrohna

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LIMBACH-OBERFROHNA

State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Zwickau (until 2008 Chemnitzer Land)
Additions : 1950 Limbach, Oberfrohna (1935 Russdorf); 1998 Bräunsdorf; 1999 Kändler, Pleissa; 2000 Wolkenburg-Kaufungen (1994 Kaufungen, Wolkenburg/Mulde (1965 Dürrengerbisdorf))

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

The arms were designed for Limbach in 1884 (see there), and symbolises the textile industry (wheel and needle) and trade (staff of Mercury). After the merger with Oberfrohna in 1950, the arms were continued, but with the elements in a different composition (above right).