Pfarrwerfen: Difference between revisions

From Heraldry of the World
Jump to navigation Jump to search
m (Text replace - "Österreich" />" />" to "Österreich" />")
m (Text replace - "[[Literature" to "{{media}} [[Literature")
Line 18: Line 18:
<br>
<br>
The left half shows a Roman distacnce marker with the letter V. This refers to the Roman postal station Vocario in the present municipality.
The left half shows a Roman distacnce marker with the letter V. This refers to the Roman postal station Vocario in the present municipality.
{{media}}


[[Literature]] : Zaisberger, F. and Pfeiffer, N. : Salzburger Gemeindewappen. Winter Verlag, Salzburg, 1985
[[Literature]] : Zaisberger, F. and Pfeiffer, N. : Salzburger Gemeindewappen. Winter Verlag, Salzburg, 1985

Revision as of 03:30, 9 July 2014

Austria.jpg
Heraldry of the World
Civic heraldry of Austria - Österreichische Gemeindewappen
Austria.jpg

PFARRWERFEN

State : Salzburg
District : Sankt Johann im Pongau

Pfarrwer.jpg

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on January 20, 1974.

The sword and palm leaf are symbols of St. Cyriacus, the local patron saint. The village was also named St. Cyriak until the middle of the 19th century.
The left half shows a Roman distacnce marker with the letter V. This refers to the Roman postal station Vocario in the present municipality.


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

Literature : Zaisberger, F. and Pfeiffer, N. : Salzburger Gemeindewappen. Winter Verlag, Salzburg, 1985