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Danmarks Kommunevåbener Danish Civic Heraldry
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FÅBORG
Region : Syddanmark
Amt (until 2007) : Fyn (until 1970 Svendborg)
Additions : 1970 Avernakø, Brahetrolleborg, Diernæs, Fåborg Landdistrikt, Horne, Håstrup, Lyø, Svanninge, Vester Åby, Åstrup, Øster Hæsinge
Incorporated into : 2007 Fåborg-Midtfyn
Origin/meaning:
The arms are known from a seal from 1524, but its style indicates an origin in the early 14th century. The arms show the city walls and the position at the coast. The upper part shows the so-called Holy Land House, which was destroyed in 1396 and probably was used as the city hall.
Literature : Achen, 1982; Grandjean, 1937
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