Kandersteg

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KANDERSTEG

Canton : Bern
Bezirk : Frutigen-Niedersimmental (until 2010 Frutigen)

Official blazon

German
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Origin/meaning

The upper part of the arms are based on the arms of Frutigen as the village is in the District of Frutigen. The lower part is canting (Steg=stairs). The arms were devised in 1913.

The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960

Literature: Wappenbuch des Kantons Bern, 1981.

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