Listerby

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LISTERBY

Province (Landskap): Blekinge
County (Län): Blekinge län
Additions : 1952 Edestad, Förkärla, Hjortsberga
Incorporated into : 1967 Ronneby

Official blazon
Swedish	I rött fält tre, två och en ordnade sexuddiga stjärnor av guld åtföljda ovan av ett med ett rakarmat svart kors belagt klöverbladskors av silver samt nedan en roddbåt av silver\|-	English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on October 29, 1959.

The stars and the colours of the arms are derived from the arms of the Wachtmeister family, who originated from the town. Hans Wachtmeiser became Admiral and Count in the late 17^th century. The cross is taken from the old seal of the Edestad church. The ship is taken from the arms of Admiral Count Johan Puke, who is buried in his estate in Göholm in the municipality.