Köniz
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Switzerland - Schweizer Wappen / Armorial de Suisse |
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KÖNIZ
Canton : Bern
Official blazon
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 19th century.
 Variations of the arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960 |
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Literature : Wappenbuch des Kantons Bern, 1981.