Mariager

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Civic heraldry of Denmark - Danmarks Kommunevåbener
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MARIAGER

Region : Nordjylland
Amt (until 2007) : Århus (until 1970 Randers)
Additions : 1970 Falslev-Vindblæs, Hem-Sem, Mariager Landsogn, Udbyneder-Kastbjerg, Vester Tørslev-Svenstrup
Incorporated into : 2007 Mariagerfjord

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Origin/meaning

The arms are based on the oldest seal of the city, which is known from 1584.

The anchor is a typical symbol for the harbour town.

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Seal of Mariager from 1584.
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Seal of Mariager from 1650.
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The arms as shown in the Kaffe Hag album from the 1930s.
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The arms as shown on a cigarette card from 1926



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Literature : Achen, 1982; Grandjean, 1953