Lesachtal
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Austria - Österreichische Gemeindewappen |
LESACHTAL
State : Kärnten
District : Hermagor
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted 24th Aug, 1987.
They illustrate the name of the municipality. Lesach is derived from an ancient Slav word, meaning "at the forest-men's". Most of the municipal lands is wooded. Firs are typical in this part of Carinthia and for the altitude.
Literature : Image provided by Karl Palfrader (k.palfrader@aon.at)