Grimstad

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GRIMSTAD

Province : Aust-Agder
Additions: 1971 Fjære, Landvik

Arms (crest) of Grimstad
Official blazon
Norwegian


Origin/meaning

The arms were adopted in 1899 and are based on a seal known since 1847.The arms show a sailing ship as a symbol for the importance of fisheries to the city.

Coat of arms (crest) of Grimstad

The arms by Ströhl in 1905.
Arms (crest) of Grimstad

The arms in the Coffee Hag album +/- 1930
Coat of arms (crest) of Grimstad

The arms at the municipal border (image by Jan-Erik Løken)
Coat of arms (crest) of Grimstad

The arms on a municipal car (image by Jan-Erik Løken)

Literature:

Norwegian Municipal Network; Norske Kommunevåpen, Kommunalforlaget, 1987.

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