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VERCELLI
Region : Piemonte
Province : Vercelli
Official blazon
D’argento alla croce di rosso. Motto: Potius Mori Quam Foedari.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on October 2, 1929.
In the 12th century Vercelli was a powerful town with self government and a member of the Lombard League. The symbol of the league was a red cross in a silver field.
The latin motto POTIUS MORI QUAM FOEDARI means "Rather to die than to be dishonoured".
 The arms in the Brioschi albums 1930s |
 The arms on a Fassi trade card |
 The arms in the Abadie albums |
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