AustriaOberösterreich 7 · Oberösterreich · History of your federal state
What does the coat of arms of Upper Austria show?
In the exam (German)
Was zeigt das Landeswappen von Oberösterreich?
- aA golden eagle on black, and red-and-white stripes, with the archducal hat aboveEinen goldenen Adler auf Schwarz und rot-weiße Streifen, darüber den ErzherzogshutCorrect answer
- bA white panther on a green background, with a golden crown aboveEinen weißen Panther auf grünem Grund, darüber eine goldene Krone
- cA red eagle on a white background with a green wreath around its wingsEinen roten Adler auf weißem Grund mit einem grünen Kranz um die Flügel
- dFive golden eagles on a blue background, with a golden mural crown aboveFünf goldene Adler auf blauem Grund, darüber eine goldene Mauerkrone
Why?
The coat of arms is divided into two halves: on one side a golden eagle on black, on the other red and white stripes. Above it sits the Austrian archducal hat (Erzherzogshut). The colours of the state are white and red.
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