Krauchthal

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KRAUCHTHAL

Canton : Bern
Villages : Hettiswil, Hub

Official blazon

(de) In Silber ein roter Rechtsschrägbalken, begleitet von zwei roten, goldbesamten Rosen mit grunen Kelchzipfeln.

Origin/meaning

The arms are based on the arms of the Von Krauchthal family, a rich family from Bern from the 15th century. The family became extinct in 1464. The arms are used as village arms since 1780.