Nysted

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NYSTED

Region : Sjælland
Amt (until 2007) : Storstrøm (until 1970 Maribo)
Additions : 1970 Døllefjelde-Musse, Herritslev, Kettinge-Bregninge, Nysted Landsogn, Vester Ulslev, Øster Ulslev-Godsted
Incorporated into : 2007 Guldborgsund

Arms of Nysted

Origin/meaning

The arms are officially registered in 1938.

The arms are based on the oldest known seal, dating from 1535. The city has a good harbour, which explains the arms.

Seal of Nysted

Seal from 1536
Seal of Nysted

Seal from 1584
Arms of Nysted

The arms in the Kaffe Hag album, 1933

Literature: Achen, 1982; Zeuthen, 2000