Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark

SANKT MICHAEL IN DER OBERSTEIERMARK

State : Steiermark
District :Leoben

Wappen von Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark/Arms (crest) of Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark

Official blazon
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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on December 28, 1955.

The arm brandishing the sword represents St. Michael the Archangel, the Champion of God and fighter against the demons. The design behind the sword follows that of the War Memorial in the municipality, which was built after World War I.

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