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The stars and the colours of the arms are derived from the arms of the Wachtmeister family, who originated from the town. Hans Wachtmeiser became Admiral and Count in the late 17<sup>th</sup> century. The cross is taken from the old seal of the Edestad church. The ship is taken from the arms of Admiral Count Johan Puke, who is buried in his estate in Göholm in the municipality. | The stars and the colours of the arms are derived from the arms of the Wachtmeister family, who originated from the town. Hans Wachtmeiser became Admiral and Count in the late 17<sup>th</sup> century. The cross is taken from the old seal of the Edestad church. The ship is taken from the arms of Admiral Count Johan Puke, who is buried in his estate in Göholm in the municipality. | ||
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Revision as of 11:03, 28 April 2017
LISTERBY
Province (Landskap): Blekinge
County (Län): Blekinge län
Additions : 1952 Edestad, Förkärla, Hjortsberga
Incorporated into : 1967 Ronneby
Official blazon
I rött fält tre, två och en ordnade sexuddiga stjärnor av guld åtföljda ovan av ett med ett rakarmat svart kors belagt klöverbladskors av silver samt nedan en roddbåt av silver.
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on October 29, 1959.
The stars and the colours of the arms are derived from the arms of the Wachtmeister family, who originated from the town. Hans Wachtmeiser became Admiral and Count in the late 17th century. The cross is taken from the old seal of the Edestad church. The ship is taken from the arms of Admiral Count Johan Puke, who is buried in his estate in Göholm in the municipality.
 The arms on am information board (2016) |
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