Dignac

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DIGNAC

Département : Charente

Blason de Dignac/Arms (crest) of Dignac
Official blazon
French De sinople au pal cousu de gueules chargé d'une clef renversée à double panneton d'or, accosté de deux tours d'or, ouvertes et ajourées du champ, celle dextre soutenue de trois clous d'or posés en éventail la pointe vers le bas et celle de senestre d'une feuille de marronnier du même; au comble cousu aussi de gueules chargé de l'inscription « DIGNAC » en lettres capitales d'argent.
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Origin/meaning

The two towers in the arms refer to the Tour du Breuil tower and the Pouvard castle in the municipality. The chestnut leaf refers to the many chestnuts in the local forests and the hamlet la Marrronnière (marron=chstnut). The nails are canting for the village Clouas. The key (clef) is canting for the Clé d'Or area of Dignac.

Literature: Image from http://www.armorialdefrance.fr


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