Nastola

From Heraldry of the World
Revision as of 07:48, 12 November 2015 by Knorrepoes (talk | contribs)
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Template:Finland


NASTOLA

Region : Päijät-Häme
Former province : Häme

Nastola.jpg

Official blazon

Punaisessa kilvessä hopeinen, naulakantainen ankkuriristi.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on April 23, 1953.

The cross refers to the very early Christian cemetary found in the municipality, established before the official conversion of Finland to Christianity. The point is a canting symbol (nasta=point).


Contact and Support

Partners:

Your logo here ?
Contact us



© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink Ralf Hartemink arms.jpg
Index of the site

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