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The Tau cross in the arms is most likely the letter T and not the symbol of St. Anthony. The Tau appeared already in the 14th century on the seal of the city. | The Tau cross in the arms is most likely the letter T and not the symbol of St. Anthony. The Tau appeared already in the 14th century on the seal of the city. | ||
Revision as of 05:30, 23 June 2017
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Département : Meurthe-et-Moselle
Official blazon
De gueules au tau d'or.
Origin/meaning
The Tau cross in the arms is most likely the letter T and not the symbol of St. Anthony. The Tau appeared already in the 14th century on the seal of the city.
When Toul was part of the German Empire, the city use d the Imperial eagle, with the Tau as an inescutcheon on its chest. When the city became part of France in 1552, the eagle was removed and ever since the city uses the arms above.
 The arms until 1552 |
The arms may be decorated with the War Cross 1914-1918 and the War Cross 1939-1945.
 The arms by Guilbert, 1853 |
 The arms in the Café Sanka album +/- 1932 |
 The arms on a tobacco card by Laurens |
 The arms on a road sign (image Françoise Chambier) |
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