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District/county (județ) : Bistrița-Năsăud

Official blazon

Un scut triunghiular albastru cu marginile rotunjite, scartelat de o cruce de aur. În partea superioară se află un brad dezrădăcinat cu trunchiul verde și rădăcinile de argint. În partea superioară se află un cerb de aur, alergând spre dreapta. În vârful scutului se află un brâu undat de argint. În vârful scutului se află un berbec de aur, orientat spre dreapta. Scutul este timbrat de o coroană murală de argint cu un turn crenelat.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on April 23, 2013.

The golden cross symbolizes the cross shape of the locality. Fir and deer represent the rich forests and wildlife of the area.

The wavy bar represents the Someșul Mare river, which springs from this locality.

The ram symbolizes one of the basic occupations of the inhabitants, animal husbandry.

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

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