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Torsken, Troms (Norway)

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[Flag of Torsken] image by Tomislav Šipek, 25 February 2017


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The Flag

Here is flag and coat of arms of Torsken. Administrative center is Gryllefjord.
Source: https://lovdata.no/dokument/OV/forskrift/1990-03-30-246?q=flagg
http://foto.digitalarkivet.no
Tomislav Šipek, 16 November 2015


Coat of Arms

[Flag of Haugesund]image by Tomislav Šipek, 16 November 2015

Blazon: I svart et gull ankerkors. In English: Sable a cross moline or.
Approved by the royal resolution of 30 March 1990 after an idea and the drawing by Ivar Enoksen
Source: https://nn.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torsken_kommune#Kommunev.C3.A5penet
The cross moline (also known as the cross ancré or anchory, cognate with the Norwegian blazon) symbolises Christian faith but also the importance of Torsken as a harbour.
Željko Heimer, 16 November 2015