Smedjebacken

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SMEDJEBACKEN

Province (Landskap): Dalarna
County (Län): Dalarnas län
Additions : 1967 Norrbärke; 1971 Söderbärke (1952 Malingsbo)

Official blazon=

Sköld delad, övre fältet silver, vari en röd tvåmastad segelbåt med seglen satta, undre fältet rött, vari tre kugghjul av silver, ordnade två och ett.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on February 14, 1947. The Boat symbolises Smedjebacken as a important harbour on the Strömsholms Canal. The Cog Wheels symbolises the Iron Industry.