Affoltern im Emmental

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AFFOLTERN IM EMMENTAL

Canton : Bern

Official blazon

German	In Silber ein ausgerissener grüner (heraldischer) Apfelbaum mit roten Früchten.
English	im Emmental No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation

Origin/meaning

The arms are canting, the name means 'near the apple trees'. The symbol has been used since the 19^th century and as municipal arms since 1945.

Literature:

Template:Ch1 Template:Media1 Wappenbuch des Kantons Bern, 1981.