Vitry-le-François
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Country : France Département : Marne |
French | D'azur à la salamandre couronnée d'or, dans sa patience de gueules; au chef d'azur chargé de trois fleurs de lis d'or et soutenu du même. |
English | blazon wanted |
Decorations:
- Croix de guerre 1914-1914
- Croix de guerre 1939-1945
Origin/meaning
The arms show the badge of King François I (the salamander) and a chief with the French Royal fleur-de-kys. The arms were granted by King François I in May 1545 when he decided to rebuild Vitry en Perthois, destroyed by the soldiers of Charles V. The town was also renamed after him.
The arms in a 16th century manuscript
The arms in the Café Sanka album +/- 1932
The arms on a Barré Dayez Postcard
Literature: Image taken from La banque du blason (with permission)