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Kalmar

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The coat of arms of Kalmar County is quartered, with the first and fourth quarters showing the golden Småland lion rampant on a red field, and the second and third quarters displaying a golden stag on a blue field for the island province of Öland. The stag represents the abundant deer populations and royal hunting traditions of Öland, Sweden's second-largest island. The combination reflects Kalmar County's jurisdiction over both mainland Småland territory and the island of Öland, connected by one of Europe's longest bridges.

The Kalmar Union of 1397, which united Sweden, Denmark, and Norway under a single monarch, was signed at Kalmar Castle — making this small city the birthplace of one of history's largest political unions.

Adopted: 1944