Lierne

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Official blazon
Norwegian	I blått tre stående sølv ryper, to over en.
English	Azure, three rock ptarmigans argent, two over one

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on February 3, 1984.

The hunt for ptarmigan historically was of great importance to survive during the winters in the area. The bird was thus chosen as a symbol for the municipality.

Literature:

Norwegian Municipal Network; Norske Kommunevåpen, Kommunalforlaget, 1987.

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