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The divided shield indicates that Chavornay was a possession of the Diocese of Lausanne. | The divided shield indicates that Chavornay was a possession of the Diocese of Lausanne. | ||
The crown refers to the | The crown refers to the 9<sup>th</sup> century Kings of Upper Burgundy. King Rudolph II made a plea in Chavornay in 928; on this occasion he confirmed the election of a bishop of Lausanne. It is thus assumed that there was a kind of royal residence in the village. | ||
The arms did not change after the merger in 2017. | The arms did not change after the merger in 2017. | ||
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Country : Switzerland  Canton : Vaud  Additions:
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| French | Parti d'argent et de gueules, a une couronne royale rodolphienne au naturel d'or gemmée d'azur, et de sinople. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were adopted in 1921.
The divided shield indicates that Chavornay was a possession of the Diocese of Lausanne.
The crown refers to the 9th century Kings of Upper Burgundy. King Rudolph II made a plea in Chavornay in 928; on this occasion he confirmed the election of a bishop of Lausanne. It is thus assumed that there was a kind of royal residence in the village.
The arms did not change after the merger in 2017.
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