Chalain-le-Comtal

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CHALAIN-LE-COMTAL

Département : Loire

Official blazon
French	D'azur à la roue de charrue d'or, en pointe, supportant deux épis de blé tigés du même et accompagnée en chef d'une rose d'argent surmontée d'une couronne comtale d'or perlée d'argent.
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Origin/meaning

The wheel and the wheatears refer to the agricultural character of the municipality. The silver rose is the symbol for St. Mary and refers to a medieval statue of the saint in the local church. The crown of an earl is a canting element (Comtal means from the count/earl).

Literature: Image from http://www.armorialdefrance.fr