Karjaa

From Heraldry of the World
Jump to navigation Jump to search

KARJAA - KARIS

Region : Uusimaa
Former province : 1997-2009 Etelä-Suomi, until 1997 Uusimaa
Additions: 1969 Karjaan maalaiskunta; 1977 Snappertuna (partly)
Incorporated into : 2009 Raasepori

Karjaa Kuntavaakuna / Kommunvapen

Official blazon

Sinisessä kilvessä kultainen kolmitorninen linna hopeavuorella, joka ulottuu kilven alareunaan saakka. Vuoressa on poikittain juokseva virta, sen alla sinisessä ympyrässä kuusipuolainen kultaratas.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on July 23, 1943.

The arms show a large castle with three towers, which refers to the three former castles or estates in the area. The wavy bar symbolise sthe Mustionjoki river, which was a major transport route to the interior of the country and thus of great importance for the development of the city. The wheel refers to the railway junction in the city.

Literature : Pirinen, K. Local coats of arms in Finland (Suomen kunnallisvaakunat), Vantaa, 1982, 216 p.

Logo-new.jpg
Heraldry of the World
Maailman heraldika
Finland.jpg
Finnish heraldry portal
Suomen vaakunat
Finsk heraldik
Finland.flag.gif

Contact and Support

Partners:

Your logo here ?
Contact us



© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink Ralf Hartemink arms.jpg
Index of the site