Sarmenstorf

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

Canton : Aargau

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Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms show two pilgim's staffs. These are derived from a local legend, in which two pilgrims were killed. Both pilgrims, Kaspar von Brunnaschwyl and Erhard von Sachsen are supposedly buried in the village.

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Variations of the arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960
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Literature : Die Gemeindewappen des Kantons Aargau