Erlach (Bern)

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ERLACH

Canton : Bern

Official blazon

German
English	(Bern) No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation

Origin/meaning

The elder tree is canting (Erle), the moon and star may be religious symbols. The arms have been used since the 14^th century.

The first seal (used from 1321)

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

Literature: Wappenbuch des Kantons Bern, 1981.

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