Gästrikland

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GÄSTRIKLAND

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Official blazon

I ett med blå kulor bestrött fält av silver en röd älg med gyllene beväring.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted in 1938.

The arms are known since 1560. The moose is a very common animal in the province.

Coat of arms (crest) of Gästrikland

The arms as shown by Liljeblad, 1878
Coat of arms (crest) of Gästrikland

The arms in the Kaffe Hag album +/- 1935

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Literature : Nevéus and de Waern, 1992