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