Albert (Somme)
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ALBERT
Département : Somme
Official blazon
Burelé d'argent et de gueules.
Motto : "vis mea ferrum"
Origin/meaning
The arms are already seen on a seal of 1277. The town took the name of Albert after being given to the Albert de Luynes family in the 17th century
The arms may be decorated with the following medals:
- Légion d’honneur (granted April 15, 1932)
- Croix de guerre 1914-1918.
 The arms on a medal of the city from 1898 (Photo Jacques Dulphy) |
 The arms on a postcard by Kroma |
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