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The tower (Turm) is a canting element and also symbolises the former Thurm castle. The book and three balls are symbols of St. Nicholas, the local patron saint. The wheat-ears symbolise the agricultural character of the municipality.
The tower (Turm) is a canting element and also symbolises the former Thurm castle. The book and three balls are symbols of St. Nicholas, the local patron saint. The wheat-ears symbolise the agricultural character of the municipality.
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[[Literature]] : Köfler and Beimrohr, 1995  
[[Literature]] : Köfler and Beimrohr, 1995  

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Civic heraldry of Austria - Österreichische Gemeindewappen
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THURN

State : Tirol
District : Lienz

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Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on April 12, 1956.

The tower (Turm) is a canting element and also symbolises the former Thurm castle. The book and three balls are symbols of St. Nicholas, the local patron saint. The wheat-ears symbolise the agricultural character of the municipality.


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Literature : Köfler and Beimrohr, 1995