Myrskylä

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Finland

MYRSKYLÄ - MÖRSKOM

Region : Uusimaa (2009-2011 (Itä-Uusimaa)
Former province : 1997-2009 Etelä-Suomen, until 1997 Uusimaa

Official blazon

Sinisessä kentässä hopeinen honka palkeittain.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on November 23, 1959.

The arms show a falling pine tree, as forestry is traditionally the main activity in the village. The pine is also canting, the Swedish name means "Dark forest country".

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