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In 1822 already, the local inn had a rider on its sign. A century later, after the mobilization of 1914-1918, the town offered its soldiers a medal showing a Saint George killing the legendary dragon. | In 1822 already, the local inn had a rider on its sign. A century later, after the mobilization of 1914-1918, the town offered its soldiers a medal showing a Saint George killing the legendary dragon. | ||
In 1923, the | In 1923, the canting saint from this medal was taken as a municipal coat of arms, with the colours of Aubonne, chief town of the district. | ||
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SAINT-GEORGE
Canton : Vaud
Official blazon
De gueules au saint Georges d'or terrassant un dragon de sable.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially adopted in 1923.
In 1822 already, the local inn had a rider on its sign. A century later, after the mobilization of 1914-1918, the town offered its soldiers a medal showing a Saint George killing the legendary dragon.
In 1923, the canting saint from this medal was taken as a municipal coat of arms, with the colours of Aubonne, chief town of the district.
 The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960 |
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