Biel/Bienne

From Heraldry of the World
Revision as of 15:58, 22 June 2017 by Knorrepoes (talk | contribs) (Text replacement - "|Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}]] ====Official blazon==== " to "|Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}]] ===Official blazon=== ")
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Swiss heraldry portal



This page is part of the
Switzerland.jpg
Swiss heraldry portal


Logo-new.jpg
Heraldry of the World

Swiss civic heraldry:



  • Total pages in the Swiss section : 13,282
  • of which images : 6,865

Other heraldry:


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.

Wappen von/Blason de Biel/Bienne

Wappen von/Blason de Biel/Bienne

Variations of the arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960
Wappen von/Blason de Biel/Bienne

Wappen von/Blason de Biel/Bienne


Contact and Support

Partners:

Your logo here ?
Contact us



© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink Ralf Hartemink arms.jpg
Index of the site

Literature : Wappenbuch des Kantons Bern, 1981.