Mietoinen

From Heraldry of the World
Jump to navigation Jump to search

MIETOINEN

Region : Varsinais-Suomi
Former province : Länsi-Suomi (until 1997 Turku and Pori)
Incorporated into : 2007 Mynämäki

Mietoinen Kuntavaakuna / Kommunvapen

Official blazon

Punaisessa kentässä kolme kultaista sulkakynää paaluittain.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on October 16, 1961.

The feather pens refer to Daniel Juslenius (1676-1752), born in Mietoinen, Bishop of Porvoo, later in Skara, researcher, writer and convinced Finnish patriot, who made in 1745 the first dictionary of the Finnish language.

Since 2007 the arms are used by Mynämäki.

Coat of arms (crest) of Mietoinen

The arms on a road sign

Literature: Pirinen, 1982

Logo-new.jpg
Heraldry of the World
Maailman heraldika
Finland.jpg
Finnish heraldry portal
Suomen vaakunat
Finsk heraldik
Finland.flag.gif

Contact and Support

Partners:

Your logo here ?
Contact us



© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink Ralf Hartemink arms.jpg
Index of the site