Mariahof

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Civic heraldry of Austria - Österreichische Gemeindewappen
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MARIAHOF

State : Steiermark
District : Murau

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on September 10, 1930.

The arms contain references to Steiermark (Styria, panther) and regional monuments (ruin, house). The bull symbolizes stock-breeding, which is very important in this region of Upper Styria.

Literature : Image provided by Karl Palfrader (k.palfrader@aon.at), MStLA 13 (1963), p. 77