Weißenstein (Kärnten)

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Civic heraldry of Austria - Österreichische Gemeindewappen
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WEISSENSTEIN

State : Kärnten
District : Villach-Land

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Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on August 5, 1981.

The arms are canting, showing white mountains (the name means white-stones), symbolising the Pleschwand mountain in the municipality.

Literature : Deuer, 2006