Khuchel

KHUCHEL (ХУЧЕЛЬ)

Federal subject : Chuvash Republic
District (Raion) : Kanashsky

Official blazon

В золотом поле - зеленый косой крест, имеющий на каждом плече с обеих сторон вырезы в виде усеченных и сообращенных основаниями пирамид: поверх всего - серебряная с распростертыми крыльями сова прямо.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on November 7, 2014.

The oblique cross in heraldry resembles the letter X - the first letter of the spelling of the name of Christ in Greek, at the same time the initial of the rural settlement is reflected in the coat of arms. T

A silver owl is depicted over the cross. Since ancient times, it has served as a symbol of knowledge, insight, wisdom and enlightenment.

The colours reflect the colors of the coat of arms of the Kanashsky Rayon.

Literature : Image from http://wshipunov.ucoz.ru/

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