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The arms are canting; showing the symbol of St. Martin above a mountain (berg). St. Martin of Tours is normally shown as a knight, cutting his cloak with a sword to give part to a beggar. This is symbolised in the above arms by the sword and cloak. | The arms are canting; showing the symbol of St. Martin above a mountain (berg). St. Martin of Tours is normally shown as a knight, cutting his cloak with a sword to give part to a beggar. This is symbolised in the above arms by the sword and cloak. | ||
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Switzerland - Schweizer Wappen / Armorial de Suisse |
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MARTISBERG
Canton : Wallis/Valais
Incorporated into : 2013 Bettmeralp
Origin/meaning
The arms are canting; showing the symbol of St. Martin above a mountain (berg). St. Martin of Tours is normally shown as a knight, cutting his cloak with a sword to give part to a beggar. This is symbolised in the above arms by the sword and cloak.
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