Aarwangen

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AARWANGEN (City)

Canton : Bern

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

The arms are based on the arms of the Lords of Aarwangen, known since the 13^th century. The arms of the district of Aarwangen are similar, but flipped horizontally, to distinguish the arms from the arms of the city.

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  The arms around 1500

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  The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960

Literature:

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