Parish of Kärna (Linköping Diocese)

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PARISH OF KÄRNA (LINKÖPING DIOCESE)

Denomination : Lutheran

Official blazon

I fält av guld en genomgående blå ruta, belagd med tre brinnande granater av guld, ordnade en och två, och åtföljd ovan av två röda rundlar.

Origin/meaning

The Blue Lozenge symbolises the Kärna Swamp. The Grenades alluede to the Life Grenadier Regiment which had its camp at Malmen in the Parish. The Red Roundels alluds tot the berries on the Laurel Branches in the Arms of the Noble Family Lagerfelt, which owned the Estate Lagerlunda since the 1640ies. Designed by Per Andersson and assumed 4 June 1997.