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The arms were officially granted in 1903. | The arms were officially granted in 1903. | ||
The arms are based on the old seal of the Skast district, known since 1556. The seal showed a linden tree, to which two anchors were added. The anchors symbolise the fact that the city is one of Denmarks larger harbours. | The arms are based on the old seal of the [{Skast Herred|Skast]] district, known since 1556. The seal showed a linden tree, to which two anchors were added. The anchors symbolise the fact that the city is one of Denmarks larger harbours. | ||
Between 1892 and 1903 the city used different arms, with a steamer and a dolphin. | Between 1892 and 1903 the city used different arms, with a steamer and a dolphin. | ||