Wilhering
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Austria - Österreichische Gemeindewappen |
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WILHERING
State : Oberösterreich
District : Linz-Land
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on May 7, 1973.
The upper half shows an ear of oats, symbolising the agricultural character of the municipality. The wavy bar symbolises the Donau river.
The angel in the base refers to the local Cistercian Abbey, founded in 1146, and rebuilt in 1733 in rococo style.
Literature : Baumert, H.E. : Oberösterreichische Gemeindewappen, Linz, 1996.