Arbon

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Civic heraldry of Switzerland - Schweizer Wappen / Armorial de Suisse
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ARBON

Canton : Thurgau Additions : 1998 Frasnacht

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Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms are canting for the Latin name of the village, Arbor Felix, or happy tree. The arms were already used in the 19th century, but it is not sure when the arms were actually designed or adopted.

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Variations of the arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960
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Literature : Meyer, 1960