Rygge

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Norway - Norske Kommunevåpen

RYGGE

Province : Østfold

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Official blazon

I rødt en gull spore.

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on November 30, 1984.

The arms shows a golden spur, found in the area, and dating from the Viking era. It is one of the largest golden items ever found in Norway and was thus chosen as a symbol on the arms.

Literature : Norwegian Municipal Network and Norske Kommunevåpen, Kommunalforlaget, 1987.