Jorat-Menthue

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JORAT-MENTHUE

Canton : Vaud
Additions : 2011 Montaubion-Chardonney, Peney-le-Jorat, Sottens, Villars-Mendraz, Villars-Tiercelin

Official blazon

Coupé de sinople et d'argent, à la fasce ondée d'argent et de sinople brochant, accompagnée de cinq sapins de l'un à l'autre, trois et deux.

Origin/meaning

The arms combine elements of the area, sucha s the many rivers and streams as well as the forests in the municipality. Both elements were also part of 4 out of 5 former arms.