Pigniu

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Civic heraldry of Switzerland - Schweizer Wappen / Armorial de Suisse
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PIGNIU/PANIX

Canton : Graubünden

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Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms show the image of St. Valentinus as a bishop. The local church was devoted to the bishop since 1465, and the image already appeared on the 19th century seal of the village.

Literature : Wappenbuch des Kantons Graubünden, 1982.