Erlach (district)
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ERLACH (district)
Canton : Bern
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The elder tree is canting (Erle), the claw is taken from the arms of Bern. The area was conquered by Bern in 1476, which is symbolised by the arms.
Literature : Wappenbuch des Kantons Bern, 1981.