Willisau

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WILLISAU

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

Official blazon

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.