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Latest revision as of 06:29, 20 February 2024
VARKAUS
Region : Pohjois-Savo
Former province : 1997-2009 Itä-Suomi (until 1997 Mikkeli)
Additions : 2005 Kangaslampi
Official blazon
Mustassa kentässä esiintyöntyvä koukistettu käsivarsi pidellen hirsinäistä ankkuria; kaikki kultaa.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on April 3, 1954.
The arms show an arms holding an anchor. These arms refer to the industry and especially ship-building in the town. The anchor also refers to the fact that the town is an important harbour.
 The arms on a road sign |
Literature: Pirinen, 1982
 Maailman heraldika |
 Suomen vaakunat Finsk heraldik |
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