Ittoqqortoormiit
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Greenland |
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ITTOQQORTOORMIIT (Scorebysund)
Incorporated into : 2009 Sermersooq
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted in 1971.
The village is situated at the world's longest fjord, which is 300 km in length and which is symbolised by the blue point. Around the village there are many musk oxen, which form the main prey for the local hunters.
Literature : Achen, S.T. : Danmarks Kommunevåbener. Komma, København, 1982.