Cugy (Vaud)
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Switzerland - Schweizer Wappen / Armorial de Suisse |
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CUGY
Canton : Vaud
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The two silver bands represent the two rivers, the Talent and the Mèbre, which form the north and south borders of the village. The ruby colour is the colour of the nearby city of Lausanne to which Cugy was militarily attached during the reign of the Bishops.
The Eagle is the symbol of Saint John the Evangelist, Patron of the village.
 The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960 |
Literature : ; background from Mark Huskie, Cugy.