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MADRETSCH

Canton : Bern
Incorporated into : 1920 Biel/Bienne

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Origin/meaning

The axes in the upper part are taken from the arms of the city of Biel/Bienne. The middle part symbolises the Suze the river that runs through the village. And the last the bear paw is clearly the indication of the power of Bern in that region.

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

The arms in the local church

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