Wohlen (Aargau)

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WOHLEN

Canton : Aargau
Additions : 1912 Anglikon

Official blazon

Unter rotem Schildhaupt in Weiss schwarze Spitze.

Origin/meaning

The arms are derived from the medieval arms of the Lords of Wohlen, used on the seals of the village since 1811.

In the late 19th century the colours changed, and a blue point in gold was used. In the early 20th century rather different arms were shown

The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960

Seal of Wernher von Wohlen, 1313

Literature: Die Gemeindewappen des Kantons Aargau

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