Köniz

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KÖNIZ

Canton : Bern

Official blazon

German
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Origin/meaning

The arms are the arms of the Teutonic Order. The village and castle of Köniz were a possession of the Knights of the Teutonic Order from 1226-1729. The cross is used as arms of the village since the 19^th century.

Variations of the arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960

Literature: Wappenbuch des Kantons Bern, 1981.

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