Alessandria
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Italy - Stemmi di comuni e province d'Italia |
ALESSANDRIA
Region: Piemonte
Province : Alessandria
Official blazon
D'argento, alla croce di rosso. Corona di città. Sostegni: due grifoni al naturale controrampanti, con le teste rivolte e le ali spiegate. Motto: Deprimit elatos levat Alexandria stratos.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on March 6, 1941.
I have no information on the meaning or origin of these arms. Any information is welcome !
The arms in Stemmi delle principali città d'Italia. Milano (pre 1940) |
Literature : Image from http://www.araldicacivica.it;