Wien-Simmering
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Austria - Österreichische Gemeindewappen |
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WIEN-SIMMERING
State : Wien (Vienna)
Origin/meaning
The arms of Simmering show a silver "S" in blue. The name is documented since 1028 as "Simanningen" and probably goes back to a settlement for the peasants belonging to one Simon or Sindman.
Literature : Ströhl, 1902; Coffee Hag album, 1930s; http://www.wien.gv.at/bezirke/bezirkswappen/