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''' MARTISBERG ''' | ''' MARTISBERG ''' | ||
Canton : [[Wallis|Wallis/Valais]] | Canton : [[Wallis|Wallis/Valais]]<br> | ||
Incorporated into : 2013 [[Bettmeralp]] | |||
[[File:martisberg.jpg|center]] | [[File:martisberg.jpg|center|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The arms are canting; showing the symbol of St. Martin above a mountain (berg). St. Martin of Tours is normally shown as a knight, cutting his cloak with a sword to give part to a beggar. This is symbolised in the above arms by the sword and cloak. | The arms are canting; showing the symbol of St. Martin above a mountain (berg). St. Martin of Tours is normally shown as a knight, cutting his cloak with a sword to give part to a beggar. This is symbolised in the above arms by the sword and cloak. | ||
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[[Category:Swiss Municipalities M]] | [[Category:Swiss Municipalities M]] | ||
[[Category:Wallis]] | [[Category:Wallis]] |
Latest revision as of 14:05, 29 January 2024
MARTISBERG
Canton : Wallis/Valais
Incorporated into : 2013 Bettmeralp
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms are canting; showing the symbol of St. Martin above a mountain (berg). St. Martin of Tours is normally shown as a knight, cutting his cloak with a sword to give part to a beggar. This is symbolised in the above arms by the sword and cloak.
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