Flora (Sogn og Fjordane)
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FLORA
Province : Sogn og Fjordane
Additions : Bru (partly), Eikefjord, Florø, Kinn, Vevring (partly)
Official blazon
På raud botn tre sølv sildar i skråstilling
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on February 19, 1960 to Florø and again on October 6, 1967.
The three herrings are a symbol for the great importance of herring fishing for the local development and economy. In 1860 Flora received a type of herring landing and processing rights, and the arms were adopted at the 100th anniversary of this occasion.
Literature : Norwegian Municipal Network and Norske Kommunevåpen, Kommunalforlaget, 1987.