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by Zeljko Heimer, 23 November 2001
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Otocac (Otočac) - The coat of arms is Argent, a Lion rampant
Gules, and three Crescents Azure fesswise in chief. The coat of
arms is set in the middle of a red ceremonial flag, containing
also the name of the city and two brances in golden yellow.
Adopted: around 1995 (?).
Source: HRT, 1998.
Zeljko Heimer
City of Otocac (Otocac) is a small town in the County of Lika
and Senj, the center of the region (karst field) known as Gacka.
It is mentioned already in the first texts written in Croatian
language in the end 11th century. Interestingly, it was given to
Templar Order in 13th century, latter it is hereditary ownership
of the dukes of Krk (also soo to be known as Frankopan), that
latter held title of dukes of Gacka. With the advent of the
Turkish treat, the region becomes a border stronghold, and
remains so for many years.
Today the city and region are in rather passive parts of Croatia,
but with large potential and preserved extremely interesting
nature. An important modern highway that is currently constructed
along the edges of the region shall surely provide input for
progress and valorization of the region.
The coat of arms and flag are described in the book by Enver
Ljubovic "Grbovi plemstva Gacke i Like" (Coats of arms
of nobility of Gacka and Lika), Adamic publishing, Rijek