Samsø

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SAMSØ

Region : Midtjylland
Amt (until 2007) : Århus
Additions : 1970 Besser, Kolby, Nordby, Onsbjerg, Tranebjerg

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially registered in 1970.

The arms show two oars, a symbol for the importance of sailing for the island municipality. The oars were taken from the old seal of the Samsø Herred, granted in 1584.