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The main charge are three saffron plants. In times past, saffron was grown in Eastern Styria. The plant was (and is) used as a condiment and as a dye. The ants are a reference to local folklore.  
The main charge are three saffron plants. In times past, saffron was grown in Eastern Styria. The plant was (and is) used as a condiment and as a dye. The ants are a reference to local folklore.  
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[[Literature]] : Image provided by Karl Palfrader (k.palfrader@aon.at), MStLA 49 (1999), p. 53
[[Literature]] : Image provided by Karl Palfrader (k.palfrader@aon.at), MStLA 49 (1999), p. 53

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MERKENDORF

State : Steiermark
District : Feldbach

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on June 8, 1998.

The main charge are three saffron plants. In times past, saffron was grown in Eastern Styria. The plant was (and is) used as a condiment and as a dye. The ants are a reference to local folklore.


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Literature : Image provided by Karl Palfrader (k.palfrader@aon.at), MStLA 49 (1999), p. 53