Finnish heraldry
Finnish heraldry has a common past with Swedish heraldry until 1809 and it belongs to German heraldric tradition.
Arms of the historical provinces of Finland originated in the early Vasa era. Arms of the Grand Duchy of Finland were created in 1581.
Between 1950 and 1970, heraldry in Finland enjoyed an unprecedented increase in popularity. Within a brief period, coats of arms were assigned to all Finnish municipalities. Arms were designed to high standards. Notable heraldists (heraldric designers) included Gustaf von Numers, Ahti Hammar, and Olof Eriksson; the Danish heraldist Sven Tito Achen esteemed them the best in the world at the time.
Inari, arms combines local fauna, reindeer and Common whitefish
Tervo, arms describing timber floating
Kerava, refers to furniture industry
Kihniö, municipality dominated by sawmills
Pielavesi, charges are birch bark horns
Sumiainen, canting arms, Sumiainen meaning "foggy"
The oldest known coat of arms in Finland is in the seal of Bertold, vouti (sheriff) of Häme Castle (1297).
The coats of arms of the Finnish nobility are recorded by the Finnish House of Nobility. The last ennoblement was 1912. Coronets of rank are the same as in Swedish heraldry.
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