Bromarv
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BROMARV - BROMARF
Region : Uusimaa
Former province : 1997-2009 Etelä-Suomen, until 1997 Uusimaa
Incorporated into : 1977 Tenhola (1993 Tammisaari (2009 Raasepori))
Official blazon
Kilpi kulta-punakatkoinen; yläkentässä nouseva punainen saksanhirvi; alakentässä kaksi keksinterää ristissä, niiden yläkulmassa saatteena kranaatti; kaikki kultaa.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on June 28, 1950.
The deer is taken from the arms of the Aminoff family, who had their estate in the village and played a major role in the local history. The two boat hooks refer to the importance of sailing and fishing for the community.
The grenade refers to the Riilahden sea battle near the coast of the municipality in 1714 between the Swedish and Russian fleets.
Literature : Pirinen, K. Local coats of arms in Finland (Suomen kunnallisvaakunat), Vantaa, 1982, 216 p.