Kaavi

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KAAVI

Region : Pohjois-Savo
Former province : 1997-2009 Itä-Suomi (until 1997 Kuopio)

Kaavi Kuntavaakuna / Kommunvapen

Official blazon

Punaisessa kentässä hopeinen, aaltokoroinen oikealle suunnattu kärki.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on February 21, 1956.

The place name, which can be derived from Lappish, has been considered to mean gulf or bay, which is symbolised by the arms.

Arms (crest) of Kaavi

The arms on a road sign
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The arms on the town hall

Literature: Pirinen, 1982


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