Breil/Brigels

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BREIL/BRIGELS

Canton : Graubünden

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Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms are derived from the older seal of the municipality and show the ascension of St. Mary, the local patron saint. Why this, rather unusual, composition was chosen is not known.

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The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960

Literature : Wappenbuch des Kantons Graubünden, 1982.