Fontain

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FONTAIN

Département : Doubs

Blason de Fontain/Arms (crest) of Fontain
Official blazon
French De gueules à la bande d’or ; à la double fontaine adossée de sable jaillissant de deux jets d’azur vers les flancs, brochant en pointe, au chêne arraché de sinople brochant sur le tout.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The golden bend in the arms is taken from the arms of the Counts of Châlon, Lords of Arlay, to which also Fontain belonged.

The oak tree refers to the local forests, known for its oak trees.

The fountain is a canting element and also refers to the many springs in the municipality.

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


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