Wingen-sur-Moder

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WINGEN-SUR-MODER

Département : Bas-Rhin

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Origin/meaning

The arms show a glass, symbol for the Lalique glass factory, which was built in the early 20th century and has played a major role in the local development. Glass blowing has been a longtime tradition in the village.

Literature : Les armoiries des communes du Bas-Rhin. Tome VI : Communes du département (Saulxures à Zutzendorf). 1963