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'''Country''' : Norway [[File:Norway-small.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br> | '''Country''': Norway [[File:Norway-small.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br> | ||
'''Province''': [[Innlandet]][[File:Innlandet.jpg|60 px|right]]<br>(until 2020 [[Oppland]])<br><br><br/> | '''Province''': [[Innlandet]][[File:Innlandet.jpg|60 px|right]]<br>(until 2020 [[Oppland]])<br><br><br/> | ||
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The arms show a musk oxen, an animal typical for the Northern parts of Canada, Alaska and Greenland. It is not native to Norway, but in 1932 10 animals were released near Dovre. In 1978 there were still 35 animals, and the animal is thus a typical symbol for the municipality. | The arms show a musk oxen, an animal typical for the Northern parts of Canada, Alaska and Greenland. It is not native to Norway, but in 1932 10 animals were released near Dovre. In 1978 there were still 35 animals, and the animal is thus a typical symbol for the municipality. | ||
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File:Dovre1.jpg|alt=Arms (crest) of Dovre|The arms on the town hall | |||
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'''[[Literature]]''': [http://www.kf.kommorg.no/ Norwegian Municipal Network]; Norske Kommunevåpen, Kommunalforlaget, 1987.; Norske by- og adelsvåben, Kaffe Hag. | '''[[Literature]]''': [http://www.kf.kommorg.no/ Norwegian Municipal Network]; Norske Kommunevåpen, Kommunalforlaget, 1987.; Norske by- og adelsvåben, Kaffe Hag. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:58, 21 October 2024
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Country: Norway  Province: Innlandet  (until 2020 Oppland) |
| Norwegian | I sølv en svart moskus. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on July 11, 1986.
The arms show a musk oxen, an animal typical for the Northern parts of Canada, Alaska and Greenland. It is not native to Norway, but in 1932 10 animals were released near Dovre. In 1978 there were still 35 animals, and the animal is thus a typical symbol for the municipality.
Image gallery
The arms on the town hall
Literature: Norwegian Municipal Network; Norske Kommunevåpen, Kommunalforlaget, 1987.; Norske by- og adelsvåben, Kaffe Hag.
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