Sæby

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SÆBY

Region : Nordjylland
Amt (until 2007) : Nordjylland
Additions : 1970 Albæk, Hørby, Skæve, Torslev, Understed-Karup, Volstrup
Incorporated into : 2007 Frederikshavn

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted in 1938.

The arms are based on the oldest seal of the city, which is known from 1584, but it is likely to be older, due to the Catholic character. The local church was devoted to the St. Mary.