Prignitz

PRIGNITZ (PR)

State : Brandenburg
Additions : 1993 Perleberg, Pritzwalk

Wappen von Prignitz/Arms (crest) of Prignitz

Official blazon
German	In Rot über Silber durch Wellenschnitt geteilt; oben eine goldbewehrte, flugbereite silberne Gans begleitet von acht einen oben offenen Halbkreis bildenden silbernen Perlen, unten ein rotbezungter, schreitender schwarzer Wolf.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on March 14, 1994.

The goose in the upper part of the arms is a canting symbol for one of the oldest ruling families in the district, the Gans family from the 12^th century. The wavy division line symbolises the Elbe river. The pearls in the upper part are canting for the city of Perleberg. The wolf in the lower half is derived from the arms of the city of Pritzwalk.

The red and silver colours are those of Brandenburg.

Wappen von Prignitz/Coat of arms (crest) of Prignitz

Postal cancellation 2015

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