Mittlerer Erzgebirgskreis
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MITTLERER ERZGEBIRGSKREIS (MEK)
State : Sachsen
Additions : 1994 Marienberg, Zschopau
Incorporated into : 2008 Erzgebirgskreis
Origin/meaning :
The arms were granted on January 12, 1995.
The base of the shield shows the importance of mining in the Erzgebirge (ore-mountains). The tree symbolises the many forests and timber industry in the district. The wheel symbolises both the former water mills as well as the more recent industries in the district.
Literature : Linder and Olzog, 1996.