Hirschroda

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KREISCHA

State : Sachsen-Anhalt
District (Kreis) : Burgenlandkreis (until 1994 Nebra)
Incorporated into : 2009 Balgstädt

Official blazon

In Grün ein auf mit zwei grünen Eichenblättern mit Eichel belegtem silbernen Schildfuß links schreitender silberner Hirsch.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted in 2006.

The deer (Hirsch) is a canting element. The base shows an acorn which stands for the forests in the area, as well as for the -roda part of the name, which refers to clearing of forests.