Varkaus

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VARKAUS

Region : Pohjois-Savo
Former province : 1997-2009 Itä-Suomi (until 1997 Mikkeli)
Additions : 2005 Kangaslampi

Varkaus Kuntavaakuna / Kommunvapen

Official blazon

Mustassa kentässä esiintyöntyvä koukistettu käsivarsi pidellen hirsinäistä ankkuria; kaikki kultaa.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on April 3, 1954.

The arms show an arms holding an anchor. These arms refer to the industry and especially ship-building in the town. The anchor also refers to the fact that the town is an important harbour.

Coat of arms (crest) of Varkaus

The arms on a road sign

Literature: Pirinen, 1982


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