Last modified: 2017-11-11 by klaus-michael schneider
Keywords: gerterode | oak(branch) | chalice | watermill(wheel) |
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t is a white-red vertical bicolour with coat of arms shifted to the top.
Source: Stefan Schwoon's database
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 14 Oct 2016
The shield is parted per pall reverse, above right a silver branch of oak with three leaves and two acorns in a red field; above left a blue chalice in a silver field; beneath a silver watermill's wheel in a blue field.
Meaning:
The branch is referring to local oak groves. The chalice to a glas kiln, which had been here since the 16th century. The wheel is reminding on three former watermills in the municipality.
Source: "Wappen und Siegel der Städte und Gemeinden des Landkreises Eichsfeld", edited by Kultur und Sportamt des Landkreises Eichsfeld, Duderstadt 1997, p.58
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 14 Oct 2016
Gerterode had 358 inhabitants in 2015 and covers 6.3 km². The municipality was first mentioned in 1266.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 14 Oct 2016
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