Ohrdruf

OHRDRUF

State : Thüringen
District (Kreis) : Gotha

Official blazon
German	In Blau der silberne, golden nimbierte und gegürtete Erzengel Michael als Kniefigur mit erhobenem Schwert in der rechten und einer Waage mit goldenen Waagschalen in der linken Hand.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms show the local patron saint, St. Michael. Already in 725 St. Bonifatius founded a St. Michael chapel in the area, around which the city developed. Ever since seals are known for the city (16^th century) the saint has been on the seals and arms.

Seal from around 1900	The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
The arms during DDR times on a sticker (source:eBay)

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