Karlsøy
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KARLSØY
Province : Troms
Additions : 1964 Helgøy
Official blazon
I blått et avrevet sølv ørnehode.
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on December 12, 1980.
The arms show a sea eagle, as one of Europe's largest colonies of these birds is at Nord-Fugløy in the municipality. Furthermore the eagle symbolises the importance of fishing for the municipality.
Literature : Norwegian Municipal Network; Norske Kommunevåpen, Kommunalforlaget, 1987