Tambov

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TAMBOV (Тамбов)

Federal subject : Tambov Oblast

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Official blazon

В лазоревом поле с зеленой оконечностью поверх всего золотой улей, сопровождаемый во главе тремя золотыми пчёлами, положенными веерообразно.

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on March 8, 1778, in 1996 and again on July 30, 2008 and finally on October 29, 2008.

I have no information on the origin or meaning of these arms. Any information is welcome !

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The arms as used in the 19th century.
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The arms as adopted in 1996.

Literature : Speransov, 1974; Soboleva, 1998