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On March 8, 1593 Emperor Rudolf II granted the above arms, which were based on the old arms, but with in the upper bar three salt buckets, on the second bar a salt transport ship, the fish in the third bar and on the lower bars the mountain and the plant, clearly characterised as a water lily. Behind the shield an angel was shown and two female figures were added as supporters.
On March 8, 1593 Emperor Rudolf II granted the above arms, which were based on the old arms, but with in the upper bar three salt buckets, on the second bar a salt transport ship, the fish in the third bar and on the lower bars the mountain and the plant, clearly characterised as a water lily. Behind the shield an angel was shown and two female figures were added as supporters.


In the late 18<sup>th</sup> century the angel and supporters were replaced by the Imperial eagle, which held the arms as a breast-shield. Later the eagle was removed and the arms have been used since.The mountain and water lily refer to the Traunstein mountain and Traunsee lake. The city was an important city for salt trading, hence the bucket and ship. The fish (officially described as a trout <Salmo alpinus salvelinus</>) symbolises the importance of fishing for the local economy.  
In the late 18<sup>th</sup> century the angel and supporters were replaced by the Imperial eagle, which held the arms as a breast-shield. Later the eagle was removed and the arms have been used since.The mountain and water lily refer to the Traunstein mountain and Traunsee lake. The city was an important city for salt trading, hence the bucket and ship. The fish (officially described as a trout ''Salmo alpinus salvelinus'') symbolises the importance of fishing for the local economy.  


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