Martisberg

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Civic heraldry of Switzerland - Schweizer Wappen / Armorial de Suisse
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MARTISBERG

Canton : Wallis/Valais
Incorporated into : 2013 Bettmeralp

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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.


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