Gaishorn am See

GAISHORN AM SEE

State : Steiermark
District : Liezen
Additions: 2015 Treglwang

Official blazon

Ein gespaltener Schild, darin vorne in Blau ein steigender silberner Ziegenbock, in der hinteren von Silber und Rot gespaltenen Schildhälfte zwei anstehende Rauten in gewechselten Farben.

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on 18 July, 1960 and confirmed on November 1, 2015.

The arms are canting, showing a Geißbock (billy-goat) in their dexter half. To the sinister, the arms of the Benedictine monastery of Admont are shown. Even today, the monastery plays a very important role in the region. In times past, Admont was the landlord of this part of Styria.

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