Wappen, Siegel und Symbole - Öffentliche Führung im Bundesbriefmuseum Schwyz
Overview
Intro
In the Middle Ages, seals were the equivalent of today's signatures. Find out more about the symbolic significance of the federal seals on a public guided tour of the Museum of the Swiss Charters of Confederation.
In the Middle Ages, seals corresponded to today's signatures. A covenant only becomes valid when a seal is affixed.
However, seals also had a great symbolic significance: the owner presented himself with images or symbols. Many seal images can still be recognized in today's cantonal coats of arms, while others - such as that of Schwyz - have been replaced by new symbols.
In the public guided tours, the practical function and symbolic meaning of the federal seals is presented and their connection with the cantonal coats of arms explained.
WHEN
Saturday, June 13, 10:15 a.m.
Saturday, July 18, 10:15 a.m.
Saturday, August 29, 10:15 a.m.
Saturday, September 19, 10:15 a.m.
Participation is free of charge
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Bundesbriefmuseum
Schwyz 041 819 20 64 bundesbriefmuseum@sz.ch |
| Event Homepage | https://www.bundesbrief.ch/ |
| Price |
Participation is free of charge
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Event dates
- 29 August 2026
- 19 September 2026
Discover the surroundings
Bundesbriefmuseum Schwyz
Bahnhofstrasse 20
6430
Schwyz
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)41 819 20 64
Fax +41 (0)41 819 20 69
bundesbriefmuseum@sz.ch
bundesbrief.ch