Wien-Nussdorf

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WIEN-NUSSDORF

State : Wien (Vienna)

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Origin/meaning

The arms are canting and show a golden tree with two branches bearing eight leaves and three golden nuts. The arms and name refer to the numerous nut trees said to have been planted by the Romans. The name "Nuzdorf" was first mentioned in 1114.

Literature : Ströhl, 1902; Coffee Hag album, 1930s; http://www.wien.gv.at/bezirke/bezirkswappen/