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The arms were granted on June 29, 1990.
The arms were granted on June 29, 1990.



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SANKT MARGARETHEN AN DER RAAB

State : Steiermark
District : Weiz

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on June 29, 1990.

The arms are canting. The dragon is an attribute of several saints, but in this case of St. Margaret. This is illustrated by the crown of pearls (in Greek Margaret means "pearl") in dexter chief.

Literature : Image provided by Karl Palfrader (k.palfrader@aon.at), MStLA 41 (1991), p. 35