Møn
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MØN
Region : Sjælland
Amt (until 2007) : Storstrøm (until 1970 Præstø)
Additions : 1968 Bogø, Borre, Damsholte, Elmelunde, Fanefjord, Keldby, Magleby, Nyord, Stege, Stege Landdistrikt
Incorporated into: 2007 Vordingborg
Origin/meaning
The arms are the old arms of the Stege municipality and city, which became part of Møn municipality in 1968. The arms are based on the oldest seal of Stege, which is known since 1326. The arms symbolise the Stegeborg castle.
Literature : Achen, 1982