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BIEL - BIENNE
Canton : Bern
Additions : 1917 Bözingen; 1920 Madretsch, Mett
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The arms are canting (Beil=axe) and have been used by the city since 1260. The arms are also used by the district of Biel.
 The first seal (used from 1260) |
 The second seal (used 14th century) |
 The third seal (used 14th century) |
 The fourth seal (made 1461) |
 The arms in a 16th century manuscript |
Variations of the arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960:
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 The arms on a Dutch tobacco card (+/- 1910) |
 The arms on municipal stationery 2018 |
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Index of the site
Literature : Wappenbuch des Kantons Bern, 1981.