Avenches commune (Vaud canton, Switzerland)

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Avenches

Gules, Moors head proper with a band Argent around, clothed in Azure and Or. 
Željko Heimer, 21 August 1999

See also:   PROPER in Dictionary of Vexillology

Donatyre (until 30 June 2006)

Gules, a Wall with Doors between two Towers all embattled Argent masoned Sable.
Željko Heimer, 16 September 1999

On 1 July 2006 Donatyre became part of the Avenches commune.

Oleyres (until 30 June 2011)

Per pale Argent and Gules, overall a Crossbow bendwise Or.
Željko Heimer, 11 October 1999

On 1 July 2011 Oleyres became part of the Avenches commune.

See also:   CROSSBOW in Dictionary of Vexillology