Aarwangen

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Official blazon
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Origin/meaning

The arms are based on the arms of the Lords of Aarwangen, known since the 13^th century. The arms of the district of Aarwangen are similar, but flipped horizontally, to distinguish the arms from the arms of the city.

Image gallery

The arms around 1500
The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960

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