Sankt Martin am Tennengebirge

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SANKT MARTIN AM TENNENGEBIRGE

State : Salzburg
District : Sankt Johann im Pongau

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Origin/meaning :
The arms were officially granted on July 10, 1953.

The arms show the typical composition of St. Martin of Tours cutting his cloak for a beggar. The pine tree (Tanne) is a canting element.

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