Alexandrov
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Russia - Гербы городов Российской Федерации |
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ALEXANDROV (Александров)
Federal subject : Vladimir Oblast
Rayon : Alexandrov Rayon
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on August 16, 1781 and again on September 6, 1999.
The upper part of the shield shows the arms of Vladimir province. The lower part shows a lock and two anvils, symbolising the locksmiths in the town.
The arms can be used with or without the upper half.
 The arms as used in the 19th century with the lion of Vladimir |
 The arms as shown in 1984 |
Literature : Speransov, 1977; http://www.heraldik.ru; Gordeev, 1984