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BIEL - BIENNE
Canton : Bern
Additions : 1917 Bözingen; 1920 Madretsch, Mett
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The arms are canting (Beil=axe) and have been used by the city since 1260. The arms are also used by the district of Biel.
The first seal (used from 1260) |
The second seal (used 14th century) |
The third seal (used 14th century) |
The fourth seal (made 1461) |
The arms in a 16th century manuscript |
Variations of the arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960:
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The arms on a Dutch tobacco card (+/- 1910) |
The arms on municipal stationery 2018 |
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Literature : Wappenbuch des Kantons Bern, 1981.