Sumiswald

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SUMISWALD

Canton : Bern
Villages : Wasen

Official blazon

German	Gespalten von Silber mit einem roten Querbalken, und von Rot.
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Origin/meaning

The arms are based on the arms of the Lords of Sumiswald, and are used by the municipality since the 18^th century.

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

Literature: Wappenbuch des Kantons Bern, 1981.

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