Schwanden

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SCHWANDEN

Canton : Glarus
Incorporated into : 2011 Glarus-Süd

Wappen von Schwanden/Arms (crest) of Schwanden
Official blazon
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms show a canting swan, and was already used as a symbol for the village on the local fountaun from 1718. The origins, however, may be older.

Wappen von/Blason de Schwanden

The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960



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