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The County Wallis was given to the diocese of Sion (Sitten) in 999 by emperor Rudolf III. The historical arms of the diocese were derived from its banner and were divided of silver and red. <br/> | The County Wallis was given to the diocese of Sion (Sitten) in 999 by emperor Rudolf III. The historical arms of the diocese were derived from its banner and were divided of silver and red. <br/> | ||
The oldest known separate arms for the county Wallis dates from 1507, it shows a divided shield with 9 stars, five to the right and 4 on the left half. A slightly later manuscript (between 1511-1519) mentions arms with 6 stars. Later 16<sup>th</sup> century sources all show a divided shield, but the number of stars varies widely, images with 6,7,9,11 and 16 stars are known.In the late 16<sup>th</sup> century Wallis became an independent republic, and the oldest seal dates from the same year. It shows the arms with 7 stars (see below). | The oldest known separate arms for the county Wallis dates from 1507, it shows a divided shield with 9 stars, five to the right and 4 on the left half. A slightly later manuscript (between 1511-1519) mentions arms with 6 stars. Later 16<sup>th</sup> century sources all show a divided shield, but the number of stars varies widely, images with 6,7,9,11 and 16 stars are known.In the late 16<sup>th</sup> century Wallis became an independent republic, and the oldest seal dates from the same year. It shows the arms with 7 stars (see below). | ||
Most later images until the late 18<sup>th</sup> century show the same arms, only rarely a different number of stars is mentioned. | Most later images until the late 18<sup>th</sup> century show the same arms, only rarely a different number of stars is mentioned. | ||
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In 1798 Wallis was incorporated into France and in 1802 it was again made a republic. The new state was divided in 12 districts and the new arms showed now 12 stars instead of 7. | In 1798 Wallis was incorporated into France and in 1802 it was again made a republic. The new state was divided in 12 districts and the new arms showed now 12 stars instead of 7. | ||
In 1810 Wallis was again incorporated into France. After the decline of the French Empire in 1813, Wallis was incorporated as a canton in the new Swiss Confederation. | In 1810 Wallis was again incorporated into France. After the decline of the French Empire in 1813, Wallis was incorporated as a canton in the new Swiss Confederation. | ||
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The new canton adopted arms on May 12, 1815. The arms were still divided in silver and red, but now showed 13 stars. The 13th star represented the new district of Conthey (Gundis). The arms have not changed since. | The new canton adopted arms on May 12, 1815. The arms were still divided in silver and red, but now showed 13 stars. The 13th star represented the new district of Conthey (Gundis). The arms have not changed since. | ||
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File:Wallis16a.jpg|alt=Wappen von Wallis/Blason de Valais/Arms (crest) of Wallis|The arms in a 16th century manuscript | |||
File:wallisz1.jpg|alt=Wappen von Wallis/Blason de Valais/Arms (crest) of Wallis|The seal from 16th century | |||
File:wallis2.jpg|alt=Wappen von Wallis/Blason de Valais/Arms (crest) of Wallis|The seal from 1582 | |||
File:Wallisc1.jpg|alt=Wappen von Wallis/Blason de Valais/Arms (crest) of Wallis|The arms on a 1628 coin | |||
File:wallis3.jpg|alt=Wappen von Wallis/Blason de Valais/Arms (crest) of Wallis|The arms from 1802 | |||
File:wallis.hagch.jpg|alt=Wappen von Wallis/Blason de Valais/Arms (crest) of Wallis|Variation of the arms in the [[Kaffee Hag Wappen der Schweiz|Kaffee Hag albums]] 1914-1960 | |||
File:wallis.hagch.jpg|alt=Wappen von Wallis/Blason de Valais/Arms (crest) of Wallis|Variation of the arms in the [[Kaffee Hag Wappen der Schweiz|Kaffee Hag albums]] 1914-1960 | |||
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Switzerland|'''Literature''']] : Mühlmann, L. : Wappen und Fahnen der Schweiz, Bühler Verlag, Lengnau, 1977 and 1997. | |||
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Latest revision as of 07:28, 19 February 2024
WALLIS / VALAIS
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The County Wallis was given to the diocese of Sion (Sitten) in 999 by emperor Rudolf III. The historical arms of the diocese were derived from its banner and were divided of silver and red.
The oldest known separate arms for the county Wallis dates from 1507, it shows a divided shield with 9 stars, five to the right and 4 on the left half. A slightly later manuscript (between 1511-1519) mentions arms with 6 stars. Later 16th century sources all show a divided shield, but the number of stars varies widely, images with 6,7,9,11 and 16 stars are known.In the late 16th century Wallis became an independent republic, and the oldest seal dates from the same year. It shows the arms with 7 stars (see below).
Most later images until the late 18th century show the same arms, only rarely a different number of stars is mentioned.
On a late 18th century seal the composition is the same as in 1582, but the stars now are five-pointed instead of six-pointed as in nearly all previous images.
In 1798 Wallis was incorporated into France and in 1802 it was again made a republic. The new state was divided in 12 districts and the new arms showed now 12 stars instead of 7.
In 1810 Wallis was again incorporated into France. After the decline of the French Empire in 1813, Wallis was incorporated as a canton in the new Swiss Confederation.
The new canton adopted arms on May 12, 1815. The arms were still divided in silver and red, but now showed 13 stars. The 13th star represented the new district of Conthey (Gundis). The arms have not changed since.
Image gallery
The arms in a 16th century manuscript
The seal from 16th century
The seal from 1582
The arms on a 1628 coin
The arms from 1802
Variation of the arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960
Variation of the arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960
Literature : Mühlmann, L. : Wappen und Fahnen der Schweiz, Bühler Verlag, Lengnau, 1977 and 1997.
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