Albo härad

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ALBO HÄRAD

Province (Landskap): Skåne
Municipality : Simrishamn, Tomelilla

Arms (crest) of Albo härad

Official blazon

I blått fält en stolpvis ställd bila med huvud av silver och med skaft av guld, vilket är lagt över tre stolpvis ordnade, bjälkvis ställda ålar med röda fenor.

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on April 4, 1952.

The eels are canting as eel in swedish is Ål. The axe symbolises St Olof a place named after this Norwegian saint-king is situated in the area.

Seal of Albo härad

Seal from 1470
Seal of Albo härad

Seal from 1648

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