Biel/Bienne
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Switzerland - Schweizer Wappen / Armorial de Suisse |
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BIEL - BIENNE
Canton : Bern
Additions : 1917 Bözingen; 1920 Madretsch, Mett
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The arms are canting (Beil=axe) and have been used by the city since 1260. The arms are also used by the district of Biel.
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 Variations of the arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960 |
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Literature : Wappenbuch des Kantons Bern, 1981.