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

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

See also

• Millrind
• Mill (heraldry)
• History of heraldry