Au (Vorarlberg)

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AU

State : Vorarlberg
District : Bregenz

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Origin/meaning :
The arms were officially granted on August 6, 1930.

The pine tree already appeared on the 19th century seals of the municipality. To distinguish the arms from similar arms, the two edelweiss flowers were added. Edelweiss is a locally common plant.

Literature : Burmeister, 1975