Fontenay-le-Comte

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FONTENAY-LE-COMTE

Département : Vendée

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Origin/meaning

The municipality uses the motto "Fons fontanacum felicium ingeniorum scaturigo". The arms originally date from 1699 and are re-designed in 1927.

I have no further information on the meaning or origin of these arms. Any additional information is welcome.

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The arms in the Café Sanka album +/- 1932

Literature : Froger et Pressensé, 1991.