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The arms were granted in 1919.     
The arms were granted in 1919.     

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Civic heraldry of Denmark - Danmarks Kommunevåbener
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BROAGER

Incorporated into : 2007 Sønderborg

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1919.

The bridge (bro) and field (ager) are canting. The walls symbolise the main tile- and brick industry in the town. The three waves symbolise the three waters surrounding the municipality; Nybøl Nor, Flensborg Fjord and Vemmingbund.

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Emergency money of the city with the arms (1919)

Literature : Achen, 1982