Weißbach bei Lofer

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Civic heraldry of Austria - Österreichische Gemeindewappen
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WEISSBACH BEI LOFER

State : Salzburg
District : Zell am See

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Origin/meaning :
The arms were officially granted on July 17, 1969.

The deer on the hill refer to the former very important Hirschbühel mountain pass (Hirsch means deer). The wavy bar is a canting element (Weissbach means white river/stream).

Literature : Zaisberger, F. and Pfeiffer, N. : Salzburger Gemeindewappen. Winter Verlag, Salzburg, 1985