Bjursås

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BJURSÅS

Province (Landskap): Dalarna
County (Län): Kopparbergs län
Incorporated into : 1971 Falun

Bjursås kommunvapen

Official blazon

I rött fält en upprest bäver med blå beväring, därest dylik skall komma till användning, hållande en hammare i högra framfoten, allt i guld, och däröver en ginstam av guld belagd med en röd vävskyttel.

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on February 28, 1947. The Beaver symbolises the fact that this animal formerly was common in the area. It also indicates the Lake Bjursen = Beaver Lake.
The Hammer symbolises the Shoemaking Industry. The Weavers' Shuttle symbolises the Textile Industry.


Seal of Bjursås

The seal from 1697

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