Stubbekøbing

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STUBBEKØBING

Region : Sjælland
Amt (until 2007) : Storstrøm (until 1970 Maribo)
Additions : 1970 Falkerslev, Horbelev, Karleby-Horreby-Nørre Ørslev, Maglebrænde, Sønder Kirkeby-Sønder Alslev, Åstrup
Incorporated into : 2007 Guldborgsund

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially registered in 1963.

The arms are based on the oldest seal of the city, which is known from 1367. The arms show a warship, which is a symbol for the fact that in medieval times the town was an important military harbour.