Roskilde Amt

From Heraldry of the World

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Denmark - Danmarks Kommunevåbener

ROSKILDE AMT

Region : Sjælland
Abolished 2007

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially registered in 1959.

The arms show a mitre, symbolising that Roskilde was one of the earliest seats of a bishop in medieval Denmark, making it one of the most important cities at the time. The roses are taken from the arms of the city of Roskilde.

Literature : Achen, 1982