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The arms were officially granted on May 12, 1964.
The arms were officially granted on May 12, 1964.


The upper half is based on the arms of the Swiss canton of [[Wallis/Valais|Wallis]], as the village was settled by farmers from Wallis. The base shows a hammer for the former silver mining in the area. The key is taken from the arms of the [[Montafon valley]], in which the village is situated.
The chief is based on the arms of the Swiss canton of [[Wallis/Valais|Wallis]], as the village was settled by farmers from Wallis. The base shows a hammer for the former silver mining in the area. The key is taken from the arms of the [[Montafon valley]], in which the village is situated.


[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Austria|Literature]] : Burmeister, 1975
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Austria|Literature]] : Burmeister, 1975

Revision as of 14:55, 6 February 2023

Wappen von Silbertal/Arms (crest) of Silbertal
Country : Austria
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State : Vorarlberg
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District  : Bludenz

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German In blauem Schild ein goldener Schlüssel gekreuzt mit einem silbernen Hammer. Das Schildhaupt ist von Rot und Weiß gespalten und mit drei fünfzackigen Sternen in wechselnden Farben belegt
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Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on May 12, 1964.

The chief is based on the arms of the Swiss canton of Wallis, as the village was settled by farmers from Wallis. The base shows a hammer for the former silver mining in the area. The key is taken from the arms of the Montafon valley, in which the village is situated.

Literature : Burmeister, 1975

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