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The lower half of the arms shows the prehistoric megalithic structure discovered in 1867 by Count Amédée de Caix de St-Aymour. The structure obviously was the remnant of an important grave, as could be concluded from the many gifts found in the structure. The three fleur-de-lis are the symbol of France and also were used by the Counts de Caix de St-Aymour. | The lower half of the arms shows the prehistoric megalithic structure discovered in 1867 by Count Amédée de Caix de St-Aymour. The structure obviously was the remnant of an important grave, as could be concluded from the many gifts found in the structure. The three fleur-de-lis are the symbol of France and also were used by the Counts de Caix de St-Aymour. | ||
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - France|'''Literature''']]: Gassowski, A : Armorial des communes du Val-d'Oise. Poster published by Gaso Mériel, 1995; background from Bruno Courtin, France. | [[Civic Heraldry Literature - France|'''Literature''']]: Gassowski, A : Armorial des communes du Val-d'Oise. Poster published by Gaso Mériel, 1995; background from Bruno Courtin, France. | ||
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D'azur au dolmen d'argent; au chef d'azur chargé de trois fleurs de lis d'or. |
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The lower half of the arms shows the prehistoric megalithic structure discovered in 1867 by Count Amédée de Caix de St-Aymour. The structure obviously was the remnant of an important grave, as could be concluded from the many gifts found in the structure. The three fleur-de-lis are the symbol of France and also were used by the Counts de Caix de St-Aymour.
Literature: Gassowski, A : Armorial des communes du Val-d'Oise. Poster published by Gaso Mériel, 1995; background from Bruno Courtin, France.