Chens-sur-Léman

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CHENS-SUR-LÉMAN

Département : Haute-Savoie

Blason de Chens-sur-Léman/Arms (crest) of Chens-sur-Léman
Official blazon
French D'azur à la mer agitée d'argent, à la sirène du même, chevelée, marinée et habillée d'or, jouant d'une lyre du même et brochant sur le tout, accompagnée en chef de deux croissants contournés d'argent.
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Origin/meaning

The arms were officially adopted in 1953.

The mermaid refers to the Lac Leman (Lake Geneva), the two letters C refer to Chens-et-Cusy, the old name of the municipality.

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


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