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GHELINȚA

District/county (județ) : Covasna

Official blazon

Un scut triunghiular cu marginile rotunjite, în al cărui câmp verde se află o coroană de aur, cu cruci, împodobită cu rubine, sub care se află o secure de luptă, argintie, în poziție verticală, cu lama îndreptată spre dreapta, înconjurată de trei stele aurii, cu câte șase raze. Scutul este trimbrat de o coroană murală de argint cu un turn crenelat.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on November 12, 2007.

The crown symbolizes Saint Emeric, representing the patron saint of the Roman Catholic church built in the 13th century, the monument being declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The ax represents the symbol of Saint Ladislaus, which can be found on the frescoes in the church.

The three stars represent the three churches in the locality. The green field symbolizes the forest richness of the area.

The mural crown with a crenellated tower means that the locality has the rank of commune.