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image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 7 Aug 2022
It is a yellow-black vertical bicolour. The coat of arms is shifted towards the top.
Source: this online catalogue
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 7 Aug 2022
Shield Sable with base Or a lion rampant of the same.
Meaning:
Schöneck became a part of the Electorate of Sachsen in 1569. The pattern of the arms was first seen on a local seal from 1700. The lion is that one of the Reeves of Plauen. The yellow base is a distinguishing mark.
Source: Bensing et alii 1984, pp.413-414
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 7 Aug 2022
Banner and arms are traditional.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 7 Aug 2022
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