Sankt Martin bei Lofer

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Civic heraldry of Austria - Österreichische Gemeindewappen
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SANKT MARTIN BEI LOFER

State : Salzburg
District : Zell am See

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Origin/meaning :
The arms were officially granted on April 1, 1971.

The arms refer to St. Martin, with the mitre as he was Bishop of Tours. The sword and the division line refer to the story that he cut his cloak for a beggar.

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