Smedjebacken

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SMEDJEBACKEN

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

Official blazon
Swedish	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\|-	English	blazon wanted

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.