Weiler (Vorarlberg)

From Heraldry of the World
Revision as of 18:37, 1 January 2014 by Knorrepoes (talk | contribs) (Text replace - "|}<seo title="Wappen von Österreich" />" to "|}<seo title="|}<seo title="Wappen, Gemeindewappen, Stadtwappen, Marktwappen, Österreich" />" />")
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Austria.jpg
Heraldry of the World
Civic heraldry of Austria - Österreichische Gemeindewappen
Austria.jpg

" />

WEILER

State : Vorarlberg
District : Feldkirch

Weilervb.jpg

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on December 9, 1970.

The arms show the former Alt-Montfort castle in the municipality, with the banner of the (very influential) Montfort family. The castle was destroyed in 1405. The Montfort banner also appears in the arms of the State of Vorarlberg.

Literature : Burmeister, 1975