Zunzgen

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Civic heraldry of Switzerland - Schweizer Wappen / Armorial de Suisse
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ZUNZGEN

Canton : Basel-Landschaft

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Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms were adopted on December 30, 1948.

The arms show a s mall hill in the base, the Heidenbüchel hill, the landmark in the municipality. The tower is a symbol for the former castle in the village. The colours are those of the Habsburg-Laufenburg estate, red and gold. The village historically belonged to Habsburg-Laufenburg.

Literature : Suter, 1984