Hainichen

This page is part of the German heraldry portal	Heraldry of the World
German heraldry: National arms Arms of States Arms of historical territories and states Districts (Kreiswappen) Cities and municipalities German Colonies Ecclesiastical heraldry Military heraldry Corporate heraldry Studentika Other civic heraldry Total pages in the German section : 60,762 Of which images : 40,686	Selected collector's items from Germany: Heraldic postcards Heraldic stamps Heraldic albums Kaffee Hag albums Wappen-Sammlung Heraldic trade cards Heraldic coasters Heraldic cigar bands German heraldic literature

HAINICHEN

State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Mittelsachsen (until 2008 Mittweida)
Additions : 1950 Berthelsdorf, Crumbach, Ottendorf; 1994 Bockendorf, Cunnersdorf, Eulendorf, Gersdorf (1979 Falkenau), Riechberg; 1999 Schlegel

Official blazon

(de)

Origin/meaning

The arms show a gate with a small bird holding a branch. The origin or meaning of this composition is not known. It appeared already on the 17^th century seal of the town.