Viroinval

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VIROINVAL

Province : Namur
Additions : 1977 Dourbes, Le Mesnil, Mazée, Nismes, Oignies-en-Thiérache, Olloy-sur-Viroin, Treignes, Vierves-sur-Viroin (1963 Vierves)

Official blazon

De gueules à la fasce ondée accompagnée de huit fusées quatre en chef et quatre en pointe, le tout d'argent.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on May 3, 1993.

The silver bar is taken from the old arms of Nismes, and was made wavy for the Viroin river. The 8 diamonds refer to the 8 former municipalities and are taken from the old arms of Vierves.