Biel/Bienne

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BIEL - BIENNE

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

Wappen von Biel/Bienne

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.

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Variations of the arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960
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Literature : Wappenbuch des Kantons Bern, 1981.

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