Ramsau (Niederösterreich)

RAMSAU

State : Niederösterreich
District : Lilienfeld

Official blazon

In Gold eine von zwei blauen heraldischen Lilien begleitete, wachsende, am oberen Schildrand anstoßende grüne Tanne, belegt mit zwei schräggekreuzten silbernen Sensen, darunter ein aus dem Schildfuß wachsender goldener Drudenfuß.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on September 29, 1996.

The point is shaped as a pine tree, symbolising the local forests and the importance of forestry (as well as traditionally also manufacturing of wooden furniture). The two scythes refer to agriculture, but also to the production of scythes in the village, which were exported to as far as Russia.

The two fleur-de-lys are a symbol for St. Mary, the local patron saint.

The pentagram in base is seen here as a symnbol of protection and is taken from the arms of the medieval Von Ramsau family.