Birgitz
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Austria - Österreichische Gemeindewappen |
BIRGITZ
State : Tirol
District : Innsbruck-Land
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on July 18, 1972.
The fibula is a symbol for the long history of the area and was found on a prehistoric site in the village. The division line symbolises the typical 'mountain steps' (Riesenstiege, giant's steps) in the local landscape.
Literature : Köfler and Beimrohr, 1995