Sankt Georgen bei Obernberg am Inn

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Civic heraldry of Austria - Österreichische Gemeindewappen
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SANKT GEORGEN BEI OBERNBERG AM INN

State : Oberösterreich
District : Ried im Innkreis

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on December 1st, 1986.

The dragon and cross are the symbol for St. George, who killed the dragon. The diamonds are taken from the arms of Bayern, as the area belonged to Bayern until 1782.

Literature : Baumert, H.E. : Oberösterreichische Gemeindewappen, Linz, 1996.