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[[Literature]] : Pirinen, K. Local coats of arms in Finland (Suomen kunnallisvaakunat), Vantaa, 1982, 216 p.
[[Literature]] : Pirinen, K. Local coats of arms in Finland (Suomen kunnallisvaakunat), Vantaa, 1982, 216 p.


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Revision as of 17:51, 9 December 2017

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VALKEAKOSKI

Region : Pirkanmaa
Former province : 1997-2009 Länsi-Suomi (until 1997 Häme)
Additions : 1973 Sääksmäki

Valkeakoski Kuntavaakuna / Kommunvapen

Official blazon

Punaisessa kentässä vastaviistoon kulkeva hopeinen virta, jonka yläkentässä on kultainen kuusi ja alakentässä kultainen hammasratas.

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on April 23, 1948.

The name mean white-rapids, which is symbolised by the wavy bend. The pine tree and the cogwheel refer to forestry and industry as important activities in the town.

Arms of Valkeakoski

The arms on a road sign

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Literature : Pirinen, K. Local coats of arms in Finland (Suomen kunnallisvaakunat), Vantaa, 1982, 216 p.

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