Brugg

BRUGG

Canton : Aargau
Additions : 1970 Lauffohr; 2010 Umiken

Official blazon

In Weiss schwarze Brücke, bewehrt mit zwei bedachten schwarzen Türmen, der rechte höher und mit bedachter Pechnase

Origin/meaning

The arms are derived from the oldest known seal of the city, dating from 1358. The seal showed a natural castle, which was stylised in the arms. The arms were devised in 1917 and officially adopted in 1941.

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  The seal from 1358

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  The seal from 1426

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  The seal from 1446

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  The arms around 1500

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  The arms in 1542 (source Wikipedia)

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  The arms in the 18th century

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  Variation of the arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960

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  Variation of the arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960

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  Variation of the arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960

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Literature: Die Gemeindewappen des Kantons Aargau; Merz, 1914