Biel/Bienne
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BIEL - BIENNE
Canton : Bern
Additions : 1917 Bözingen; 1920 Madretsch, Mett
German | In Rot zwei gekreuzte weiße Beile. |
English | blazon wanted |
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 arms in a 16th century manuscript
The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums
The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums
The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums
The arms on a Dutch tobacco card (+/- 1910)
Literature: Wappenbuch des Kantons Bern, 1981.