Oleyres

OLEYRES

Canton : Vaud
Incorporated into : 2011 Avenches

Official blazon

Parti d'argent et de gueules, à l'arbalète d'or brochant en bande.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially adopted in 1929.

The red and silver colours refer to the diocese-state of Lausanne, to which the area historically belonged. The crossbow indicates that the villagers were well known for their skills with this weapon.

The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums 1914-1960

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