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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
De gueules au saint Georges d'or terrassant un dragon de sable. | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The arms were officially adopted in 1923. | |||
In 1822 already, the local inn had a rider on its sign. A century later, after the mobilization of 1914-1918, the town offered its soldiers a medal showing a Saint George killing the legendary dragon. | |||
In 1923, the subject of this medal was taken as a municipal coat of arms, with the colours of Aubonne, chief town of the district. | |||
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[[File:switzerland.jpg|50 px|Link=Switzerland]][[Category:Swiss Municipalities S]] | [[File:switzerland.jpg|50 px|Link=Switzerland]][[Category:Swiss Municipalities S]] | ||
[[Category:Vaud]] | [[Category:Vaud]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1923]] | |||