Faucigny (Haute-Savoie)
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FAUCIGNY (HAUTE-SAVOIE)
Département : Haute-Savoie
French |
Palé d'or et de gueules, au château donjonné d'argent, ouvert et ajouré du champ, la tour senestre pavillonnée de gueules à la croix d'argent. |
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The pales are the arms of the Lords of Faucigny, one of the most important rules in the Savoy area in the 12th and 13th century. The castle refers to their castle in the municipality.
Literature: Image from http://www.armorialdefrance.fr