Munkebo

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Civic heraldry of Denmark - Danmarks Kommunevåbener
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MUNKEBO

Region : Syddanmark
Amt (until 2007) : Fyn (until 1970 Odense)
Incorporated into : 2007 Kerteminde

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Origin/meaning

The arms were registered in 1990.

The arms show an oak tree and a swan flying from the water. The swan and the waves represent the coasts on the Northern and Southern part of the municipality. The oak is a symbol for the strength and progress of the municipality.

Literature : Zeuthen, 2000.