Nordjylland
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NORDJYLLAND AMT
Region : Nordjylland
Additions : 1970 Hjørring, Ålborg
Abolished 2007
Origin/meaning
The arms were registered in 1985.
The lion is taken from the old arms of Hjørring Amt. The base shows a golden point, representing the Northern part of Denmark, surrounded by the sea. The water-lily leaves represent the three regions in the Amt, Himmersyssel, Vendsyssel and Thyssyssel.
Literature : Zeuthen, 2000