Esbjerg

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ESBJERG

Region : Midtjylland
Amt (until 2007) : Ribe
Additions: 1970 Alslev-Hostrup, Bryndum, Brøndum-Vester Nebel, Guldager, Nørre Skast, Tjæreborg; 2007 Bramming (1970 Darum, Gørding, Hunderup, Sneum, Vester Nykirke), Ribe (1970 Farup, Hjortlund, Hviding, Jernved, Kalvslund, Mandø, Obbekaer, Roager, Seem, Spandet, Vester Vedsted, Vilslev)

Arms (crest) of Esbjerg

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted in 1903.

The arms are based on the old seal of the Skast district, known since 1556. The seal showed a linden tree, to which two anchors were added. The anchors symbolise the fact that the city is one of Denmarks larger harbours.

Between 1892 and 1903 the city used different arms, with a steamer and a dolphin.

Arms (crest) of Esbjerg

The arms in the Kaffe Hag album, 1933
Arms (crest) of Esbjerg

The arms until 2007
Coat of arms (crest) of Esbjerg

The arms on a Dutch Willem II cigar band

Literature: Achen, 1982; Zeuthen, 2000




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