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![[Steyr]](../images/a/at-o-syr.gif)
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by M. Schmöger
| Name of municipality: | Steyr |
| Status: | Stadtgemeinde mit eigenem Statut (city with own statute) |
| Land (state): | Oberösterreich (Upper Austria) |
| Bezirk (district): | Steyr-Stadt |
| Description of arms (German): | In Grün ein silberner, rot gewaffneter und gehörnter, flammenspeiender, aufgerichteter Panther. |
| Blazoning of arms (English): | |
| Adoption date of arms: | 1511 (first seal imprint) |
| Description of flag: | two stripes, green-white, with or without coat-of-arms |
| Adoption date of flag: | 22 June 1959 |
M. Schmöger, 19 January 2004
Steyr uses flags without the arms as well.
Photo of hanging flag without arms at http://www.ris.at/homes/magsteyr/bilder/bi/stadtplatz.jpg
M. Schmöger, 12 August 2004
It's worth noting that the coat-of-arms of Steyr is the same as that of Steiermark
(Styria), except for the ducal hat in the arms of the latter. In fact, the Steiermark is named after the river and city of Steyr, and Steyr was its
capital until the end of the 12th century.
(source: history of the city of
Steyr, explained at the city website)
Stefan Schwoon, 19 January 2004
