Bjarkøy

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BJARKØY

Province : Troms of Finnmark (until 2020 Troms
Incorporated into : 2013 : Harstad

Official blazon

Norwegian	I blått en halv gull griff.
English	No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on April 11, 1986.

The arms are derived from the arms of the Bjarkøy dynasty, one of the most influential families in the Northern part of Norway. The griffin was already used in seal and arms of the family in the late 13^th century. The griffin was also chosen as the arms of the Troms province.

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Literature: Norwegian Municipal Network; Norske Kommunevåpen, Kommunalforlaget, 1987.