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In the 1470s a castle, Olafsborg, was established on a rocky island in the Kyrönsalmi Strait, on the former border with Russia. The village Savonlinna developed around the castle. The oldest seal of the twon, dating from the 17th century, only shows the bow of the Savo region. | In the 1470s a castle, Olafsborg, was established on a rocky island in the Kyrönsalmi Strait, on the former border with Russia. The village Savonlinna developed around the castle. The oldest seal of the twon, dating from the 17th century, only shows the bow of the Savo region. | ||
On October 4, 1788 the first arms were granted, showing the castle and showing above the gate the | On October 4, 1788 the first arms were granted, showing the castle and showing above the gate the monogramme of Czar Peter the Great. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:savonlinna1788.jpg|center]] <br/>The arms from 1788 | |align="center"|[[File:savonlinna1788.jpg|center]] <br/>The arms from 1788 | ||