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'''APPENZELL AUSSERRHODEN''' | '''APPENZELL AUSSERRHODEN''' | ||
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The arms are derived from the historical arms of Appenzell. The canton Appenzell was created in the late 14<sup>th</sup> century and became a free canton in 1411, and a member of the Swiss Confederation in 1513. | The arms are derived from the historical arms of Appenzell. The canton Appenzell was created in the late 14<sup>th</sup> century and became a free canton in 1411, and a member of the Swiss Confederation in 1513. | ||
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In 1597 the canton was divided into Appelzell Innerrhoden and Appenzell Ausserrhoden, and the two new cantons needed new arms. [[Appenzell Innerrhoden]] continued the old arms, whereas Appenzell Auserrhoden added the letters V and R. These stand for Ussrhoden, the name mentioned in the letter of the division in 1597. During the French occupation the arms were to be abolished. However, when it was mentioned that the letters stood for Vive la République, the French governor was satisfied and the arms were allowed... | In 1597 the canton was divided into Appelzell Innerrhoden and Appenzell Ausserrhoden, and the two new cantons needed new arms. [[Appenzell Innerrhoden]] continued the old arms, whereas Appenzell Auserrhoden added the letters V and R. These stand for Ussrhoden, the name mentioned in the letter of the division in 1597. During the French occupation the arms were to be abolished. However, when it was mentioned that the letters stood for Vive la République, the French governor was satisfied and the arms were allowed... | ||
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In 1948 it was attempted to come to a common symbol for both Appenzell cantons, and a proposal for new arms showed a divided shield with the two bears facing each other. This shield was used in the seal of the country in 1948, but the cantons still use their separate arms. | In 1948 it was attempted to come to a common symbol for both Appenzell cantons, and a proposal for new arms showed a divided shield with the two bears facing each other. This shield was used in the seal of the country in 1948, but the cantons still use their separate arms. | ||
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Switzerland|'''Literature''']] : | |||
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{{media}} Mühlmann, L. : Wappen und Fahnen der Schweiz, Bühler Verlag, Lengnau, 1977 and 1997. | |||
[[Category:Swiss Cantons]] | [[Category:Swiss Cantons]] | ||
[[Category:Appenzell Ausserrhoden]] | [[Category:Appenzell Ausserrhoden]] | ||