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The arms were granted on May 7, 1973.
The arms were granted on May 7, 1973.



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Civic heraldry of Austria - Österreichische Gemeindewappen
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EITZING

State : Oberösterreich
District : Ried im Innkreis

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on May 7, 1973.

The arms are based on the arms of the Lords of Eitzing, who played a major role in the local history, and whose castle was situated in Obereitzing. The family lived in the castle at least until 1472.

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The tomb of one of the last Lords of Eitzing, from the church in Schrattenthal

Literature : Baumert, H.E. : Oberösterreichische Gemeindewappen, Linz, 1996; image send by Charles Wardell.