Zerlach
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Austria - Österreichische Gemeindewappen |
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ZERLACH
State : Steiermark
District : Feldbach
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on May 7, 1984.
Farming plays an important part in the municipality. The wheat-ears represent bread, powerful symbol of life. The chain stands for the church of St. Leonhard, patron of stock-farmers. The base embattled commemorates a castle, which has disappeared.
Literature : Image provided by Karl Palfrader (k.palfrader@aon.at), MStLA 36 (1986), p. 54