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District : Leibnitz
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'''Origin/meaning :'''<br>
'''Origin/meaning :'''<br>
Unfortunately I have no information on the meaning or origin of these arms. Any information is welcome !
The arms were granted on September 28, 1958.
 
The cross in the arms refers to the name of Heiligenkreuz (Holy Cross). The wheat-ear represents agriculture, which was the municipality's most important occupation when the arms were granted.
 
Waasen is an old word, meaning Wiese (meadow). The meadow can also be seen in the green tincture of the shield.


[[Literature]] : Image provided by Karl Palfrader (k.palfrader@aon.at)
[[Literature]] : Image provided by Karl Palfrader (k.palfrader@aon.at)
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[[Category:Leibnitz]]
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HEILIGENKREUZ AM WAASEN

State : Steiermark
District : Leibnitz

Heilkreu.jpg

Origin/meaning :
The arms were granted on September 28, 1958.

The cross in the arms refers to the name of Heiligenkreuz (Holy Cross). The wheat-ear represents agriculture, which was the municipality's most important occupation when the arms were granted.

Waasen is an old word, meaning Wiese (meadow). The meadow can also be seen in the green tincture of the shield.

Literature : Image provided by Karl Palfrader (k.palfrader@aon.at)