Oberwichtrach

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OBERWICHTRACH

Canton : Bern
Incorporated into : 2004 Wichtrach

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Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms are based on the 14th century arms of the family Von Wichtrag. As municipal arms used since 1858. Compare also Niederwichtrach.

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Variations of the arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960
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Literature : Wappenbuch des Kantons Bern, 1981.

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