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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Switzerland|'''Literature''']] : Riedler et al; 1978  
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Switzerland|'''Literature''']] : Riedler et al; 1978  

Revision as of 15:16, 4 August 2023

WILLISAU

Canton : Luzern
Additions : 2006 Willisau-Land; Willisau-Stadt

Wappen von Willisau/Arms (crest) of Willisau

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms show a red lion, which is the historical arms of the city of Willisau and which was used by the former municipalities Willisau-Land and Willisau-Stadt. The lion appears as asmall shield under the image of St. Peter (the patron saint) on the old seal of the city.

Seal of Willisau

The first seal (used from 1514)
Wappen von/Blason de Willisau

Wappen von/Blason de Willisau

Variations of the arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960
Wappen von/Blason de Willisau

Wappen von/Blason de Willisau

The arms on a Dutch tobacco card (+/- 1910)



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Literature : Riedler et al; 1978