Großgmain

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GROSSGMAIN

State : Salzburg
District : Salzburg-Umgebung

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Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on November 18, 1955.

The wing is taken from the arms of the Counts of Plain, whose castle was situated in the municipality. The lion of Salzburg was added to show that the municipality is in Salzburg.

Literature : Zaisberger, F. and Pfeiffer, N. : Salzburger Gemeindewappen. Winter Verlag, Salzburg, 1985