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The arms how the Akrafjall, the mountain near which the town is built. The chief shows the name of the town in decorative letters. The base shows some waves, indicating the importance of the sea for this fishing town. | The arms how the Akrafjall, the mountain near which the town is built. The chief shows the name of the town in decorative letters. The base shows some waves, indicating the importance of the sea for this fishing town. | ||
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Iceland |
AKRANES
Origin/meaning
The arms how the Akrafjall, the mountain near which the town is built. The chief shows the name of the town in decorative letters. The base shows some waves, indicating the importance of the sea for this fishing town.
Literature : Image obtained from the Icelandic Association of Municipalities (Samband Íslenzkra Svetarfélaga)