Bad Gastein

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BAD GASTEIN

State: Salzburg
District: Sankt Johann im Pongau

Official blazon
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Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on August 2, 1930.

The arms show a water pitcher, which is a symbol for the thermal baths found in the village. The pitcher was also part of the arms of Diepolt von Gastein, who supervised the baths in the 14^th century.

Seal from around 1900

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