Sondersdorf

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SONDERSDORF

Département : Haut-Rhin

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Origin/meaning

The sun in the arms is a canting element, the name can be explained as Sonnendorf or village of the sun. The saw is a symbol for the forests and forestry, the main activity in the village from many centuries. The heart stands for the courage of the villagers.

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The arms in the Café Sanka album +/- 1932

Literature : Image taken from http://cdhf.telmat-net.fr/villages, with permission.