Gitschtal

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Civic heraldry of Austria - Österreichische Gemeindewappen
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GITSCHTAL
(until 1973 Sankt Lorenzen im Gitschtal)

State : Kärnten
District : Hermagor
Additions : 1973 Weissbriach

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Origin/meaning :
The arms were offically granted on February 10, 1964 and again on November 19, 1973.

The mining tools refer to the former importance of mining in the area. The cross refers to the spa in Weissbriach; the blue waters and a cross as a healing symbol.

Literature : Image provided by Karl Palfrader (k.palfrader@aon.at)