Gråsten

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GRÅSTEN

Region : Syddanmark
Amt (until 2007) : Sønderjylland
Additions : 1970 Gråsten-Adsbøl, Kværs, Rinkenæs
Incorporated into : 2007 Sønderborg

Origin/meaning

The arms were devised in 1948 and show the Gråsten castle, which has often been a residence for the Danish Kings, symbolised by the crown. The herring is canting (sild) for the Sildekulen, the old name of the Nybøl Nor bay.