Stord

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Norway - Norske Kommunevåpen

STORD

Province : Hordaland

Official blazon

På raud grunn ein gull kristtorn-kvist.

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on June 19, 1987.

The arms show a holly branch, a common tree in the area.

The previous arms were adopted on December 3, 1955.

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The chevron in the arms is derived from the arms of the Smør family, who used a chevron in their arms. The family was an important noble family in the 14th and 15^th century in Norway. They originated from the area. The flame symbolises the old industries in the village.

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