Myrskylä
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MYRSKYLÄ - MÖRSKOM
Region : Uusimaa (2009-2011 (Itä-Uusimaa)
Former province : 1997-2009 Etelä-Suomen, until 1997 Uusimaa
Official blazon
Sinisessä kentässä hopeinen honka palkeittain.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on November 23, 1959.
The arms show a falling pine tree, as forestry is traditionally the main activity in the village. The pine is also canting, the Swedish name means "Dark forest country".
Literature : Pirinen, K. Local coats of arms in Finland (Suomen kunnallisvaakunat), Vantaa, 1982, 216 p.