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The arms were officially granted on Janaury 5, 1983. | The arms were officially granted on Janaury 5, 1983. | ||
The arms show the bars of the oldest | The arms show the bars of the oldest counts of Luxembourg, who ruled the village at least already in the 11th century. The black cross refers to the different abbeys (in Munster and Verdun), who had possessions in the area. | ||
The plane refers to Findel airport, the international airport of Luxembourg, in the municipality. | The plane refers to Findel airport, the international airport of Luxembourg, in the municipality. | ||
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Luxembourg |
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SANDWEILER
Official blazon
Burelé d'or et de gueules de dix pièces à la croix de sable brochant, la traverse chargée d'un quadriréacteur d'argent de front.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on Janaury 5, 1983.
The arms show the bars of the oldest counts of Luxembourg, who ruled the village at least already in the 11th century. The black cross refers to the different abbeys (in Munster and Verdun), who had possessions in the area.
The plane refers to Findel airport, the international airport of Luxembourg, in the municipality.
Literature : Loutsch, J-C. et al.; Armorial communal du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg, Fisch, Luxembourg, 1989, 331 p.