Laufen (Basel-Landschaft)

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LAUFEN

Canton : Basel-Landschaft

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms are based on the arms of Basel and the Diocese of Basel, to which the city historically belonged. The arms are probably granted in 1296, but are known since 1327. In 1846 the district Laufen adopted the same arms.