Schlierbach (Oberösterreich)

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SCHLIERBACH

State : Oberösterreich
District : Kirchdorf an der Krems

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Origin/meaning :
The arms were officially granted on August 11, 1980.

The cross refers to the local Cistercian monastery; the three pales are the colours of the arms of the Wallsee family, who founded the monastery in the 14th century.

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