Èze

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Civic heraldry of France - Armorial de France
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ÈZE

Département : Alpes-Maritimes

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Official blazon

D’azur (De gueules) à l’os de jambe en pal d’argent sommé d'un phénix essorant d’or et accosté de deux pampres (branches de figuier) d’argent.
Motto: "moriendo renascor"

Origin/meaning

The arms are those of Joseph Fighieraa, a notary during the 17th century, who played in important role in the local history. The arms were adopted after the Second World War with permission of the family.

Literature : Image taken from La banque du blason (with permission); background from Xavier Cottier