Moutier (district)

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MOUTIER (District)

Canton : Bern

Official blazon

German
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Origin/meaning

The arms are based on the old arms of the area Moutier-Grandval. The arms are canting (Moûtier=portal). The arms of the city of Moutier show similar arms, but with masonry.

Literature: Wappenbuch des Kantons Bern, 1981.

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