Östers IF, the Swedish football club based in Växjö, uses a shield-shaped crest as its visual identity. The club was founded on 20 April 1930 as Östers FF in the Kvarnhagen district of Växjö, and adopted the name Östers IF in 1932 when it registered with the Småland Football Association.[1]
Design and History
The current Östers IF crest is a shield-shaped emblem featuring a diagonal white band bearing gold “ÖIF” lettering, with a gold football motif at the top.[2] The club’s traditional colors are red and blue, a combination that appears throughout its visual identity and matchday kits.[3] The club has referred to its identity as “rödblå” (red-blue), a term used in official communications about its heritage and anniversary celebrations.[4]
Documented history of the crest’s evolution is limited. A logo archive records a 1990s-era version of the Östers IF Växjö mark as obsolete, indicating that the crest has undergone at least one redesign since that decade.[5]
Meaning and Symbolism
The club’s identity is closely tied to its Växjö origins. The name “Öster” refers to the Öster district of Växjö where the club was founded.[1] The red and blue colors have been part of the club’s statutes since early in its history, with club rules stating that the name Östers IF must not disappear and that the colors should be red and blue.[6]
Typography and Design
The crest displays the “ÖIF” abbreviation in gold lettering set against a white diagonal band across the shield.[2]
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