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The name of the village apparently means "Eschengegend" (ash land). For this reason, three sprigs of ash were included into the arms along with two Berghackeln (ceremonial axes, part of a miner's dress uniform). These symbolise the long tradition in mining of silver and arsenic in the area. | The name of the village apparently means "Eschengegend" (ash land). For this reason, three sprigs of ash were included into the arms along with two Berghackeln (ceremonial axes, part of a miner's dress uniform). These symbolise the long tradition in mining of silver and arsenic in the area. | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:37, 27 September 2023
GASEN
State : Steiermark
District : Weiz
| German | blazon wanted |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on May 8, 1989.
The name of the village apparently means "Eschengegend" (ash land). For this reason, three sprigs of ash were included into the arms along with two Berghackeln (ceremonial axes, part of a miner's dress uniform). These symbolise the long tradition in mining of silver and arsenic in the area.
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Literature : Image provided by Karl Palfrader (k.palfrader@aon.at), MStLA 40 (1990), p. 31