Dalum
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DALUM
Region : Syddanmark
Amt (until 2007) : Fyn (until 1970 Odense)
Incorporated into : 1970 Odense
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially registered in 1965.
The arms show a silver bend, representing the Odense river. The silver chalice symbolises the historical monastery in Dalum, whereas the wheel symbolises the former watermill, from which the local industries developed.
Literature : Zeuthen, 2000.