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The arms of the Belfort Territory are derived from the former County Belfort, created in the 17<sup>th</sup> century when the area was conquered by the French. The tower is the tower taken from the arms of the city of [[Belfort]]. The bars are most likely derived from the arms of the first count, Gustave de Champagne, and thus from the arms of the [[Champagne]] | The arms of the Belfort Territory are derived from the former County Belfort, created in the 17<sup>th</sup> century when the area was conquered by the French. The tower is the tower taken from the arms of the city of [[Belfort]]. The bars are most likely derived from the arms of the first count, Gustave de Champagne, and thus from the arms of the [[Champagne]] | ||
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[[Literature]] : Image taken from [http://www.gaso.fr La banque du blason] (with permission); background from Alain-Yves REBOUL | [[Literature]] : Image taken from [http://www.gaso.fr La banque du blason] (with permission); background from Alain-Yves REBOUL |