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'''BIEL - BIENNE'''
'''BIEL - BIENNE'''

Revision as of 07:57, 30 December 2022

BIEL - BIENNE

Canton : Bern
Additions : 1917 Bözingen; 1920 Madretsch, Mett

Wappen von Biel/Bienne/Arms (crest) of Biel/Bienne
Official blazon
German In Rot zwei gekreuzte weiße Beile.
English No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation

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.


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Literature: Wappenbuch des Kantons Bern, 1981.