Sasnava

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SASNAVA

County : Marijampolė
Municipality : Marijampolė

Official blazon
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Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on May 3, 2005.

The hare is canting: "sasnis" refers to "hare" in the ancient Old Prussian language, from which the name of the town originates. The 8-pointed star symbolizes knowledge and revival.