Thun

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THUN

Canton : Bern
Addirions : 1913 Goldiwil; 1920 Strättligen

Origin/meaning

The arms have been used by the city of Thun since the 13^th century. The original black star was replaced by the golden star after the Battle of Murten in 1476. The arms are also used by the district of Thun, founded in 1803.

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

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

The medieval seals of the city did not show the arms, but a gate or castle, see below.

The first seal (used from 1250)	The second seal (used from 1287)
The third seal (used from 1363)	The third seal (used from 1372)

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Literature : Wappenbuch des Kantons Bern, 1981.