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The shield itself is derived from the arms of the Lords of Givenchy, known from the Middle Ages. The branches represent the forests around the village, and the maple was chosen as it is the National symbol of Canada. In the village is a large Canadian war memorial.
The shield itself is derived from the arms of the Lords of Givenchy, known from the Middle Ages. The branches represent the forests around the village, and the maple was chosen as it is the National symbol of Canada. In the village is a large Canadian war memorial.


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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - France|'''Literature''']]: Bouchet et al, 1994
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - France|'''Literature''']]: Bouchet et al, 1994
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