Willisau

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WILLISAU

Canton : Luzern
Additions : 2006 Willisau-Land; Willisau-Stadt

Origin/meaning

The arms show a red lion, which is the historical arms of the city of Willisau and which was used by the former municipalities Willisau-Land and Willisau-Stadt. The lion appears as asmall shield under the image of St. Peter (the patron saint) on the old seal of the city.

The first seal (used from 1514)

Variations of the arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960

The arms on a Dutch tobacco card (+/- 1910)

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Literature : Riedler et al; 1978