Bettingen (Basel-Stadt)

BETTINGEN

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

Bettingen was a possession of different families and in 1472 it was acquired by the Truchsessen von Wolhusen, who sold it to the city of Basel in 1513. The municipality decided in the early 20^th century to adopt the beaker from the arms of the Truchsessen von Wolhusen in reversed colours.

The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960

The arms of the Truchsessen von Wolhusen

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