Courtelary

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COURTELARY

Canton : Bern

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms are based on the arms of the Lords of Courtelary, and are used as city arms since the 15^th century.To distinguish the arms of the district from the arms of the city, the district uses green leaves.