Biel/Bienne

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BIEL - BIENNE

Canton : Bern
Additions : 1917 Bözingen; 1920 Madretsch, Mett

Official blazon

German	In Rot zwei gekreuzte weiße Beile.
English	No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation

Origin/meaning

The arms are canting (Beil=axe) and have been used by the city since 1260. The arms are also used by the district of Biel.

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  The first seal (used from 1260)

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  The second seal (used 14th century)

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  The third seal (used 14th century)

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  The fourth seal (made 1461)

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  The arms in a 16th century manuscript

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  The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums

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  The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums

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  The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums

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  The arms on a Dutch tobacco card (+/- 1910)

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  The arms on municipal stationery 2018

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  The arms in the city (image Ralf Fischer, 2022)

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  The arms in the city (image Ralf Fischer, 2022)

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  The arms in the city (image Ralf Fischer, 2022)

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Literature: Wappenbuch des Kantons Bern, 1981.