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National Arms of Sweden Arms of Provinces and regions Arms of Districts (Härad) Arms of cities and municipalities Ecclesiastical heraldry Military heraldry Heraldic postcards Heraldic stamps Heraldic collector's items Total pages in the Swedish section : 1,435

BRÄCKE

Province (Landskap): Jämtland
County (Län): Jämtlands län
Additions : 1952 Nyhem; 1974 Revsund (1952 Bodsjö, Revsund, Sundsjö), Kälarne (1952 Håsjö, Hällesjö)

Official blazon

Swedish

Sköld, två gånger delad av blått, bestrött med sexuddiga gyllene stjärnor, och av guld, vari en gående svart björn med röd tunga och röda klor, samt av rött, bildande en mur med fogar av guld|-

English

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Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on March 28, 1958.

The arms are based on the old parish seal, dating from around 1800. The seal showed a bear on a stone bridge and walking under a star. This composition was transformed into the present arms.

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Literature : Nevéus and de Waern, 1992