Millwheel

Millwheel or water wheel are sometimes used as a charge in heraldic arms. The water wheel is often used to symbolize the food processing industry or industry in general.

For the data-processing framework, see Google MillWheel.

The heraldric millwheel is usually stylized and may look different in the heraldic traditions of different countries.

Examples
  • Mühldorf am Inn (canting, since the name means "Mill village on the Inn")
  • The arms of Bonsmoulins, France, with a millwheel in the base
  • The arms of La Courneuve, France, with a millwheel in the door opening
  • Nacka, Sweden (Swedish variant)
  • Forssa, Finland
  • Bolivar family in Biscaya
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