Bex

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BEX

Canton : Vaud
Villages : Les Dévens

Official blazon

D'azur au bélier saillant d'argent accompagné au chef dextre d'une étoile à huit rais d'or.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially adopted in 1963.

The meaning or origin of the arms is not known. The ram appears in the 18th century and has been shown standing, walking and on a terrace,see below. Only in 1963 the current version was formally adopted.