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File:coucyc1.jpg|alt=Blason de Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique/Arms (crest) of Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique|The arms in Hozier (1696) | File:coucyc1.jpg|alt=Blason de Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique/Arms (crest) of Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique|The arms in Hozier (1696) | ||
Latest revision as of 14:32, 30 January 2024
COUCY-LE-CHÂTEAU-AUFFRIQUE
Département : Aisne
| French |
Fascé de vair et de gueules. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
There is a story on the background of the arms, dating back to the 11th century : Enguerrand I de Coucy participated in France's First Crusade (1096). Was awarded the arms as result of a battle wherein he and his men were attacked at night; he tore his robe into six pieces, and gave each of his men a piece. They successfully fended off the attack. Hence the six seemingly torn bands on the shield.
As this probably pre-dates modern heraldry, the story is rather unlikely.
Image gallery
The arms in Hozier (1696)
The arms in Traversier (1842)
The arms in the Café Sanka album +/- 1932
The arms in the Abadie albums
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Literature: Image taken from La banque du blason (with permission)