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Eight alternate bands of silver and red form the Parish emblem and this variation has been captured in the detailed engraving of | The emblem is actually known as St. Martin of Grouville and its origin dates back to Louis XI of France. Eight alternate bands of silver and red form the Parish emblem and this variation has been captured in the detailed engraving of a coin. | ||
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[[Category:Channel Islands]] | [[Category:Channel Islands]] |
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GROUVILLE
Origin/meaning
The emblem is actually known as St. Martin of Grouville and its origin dates back to Louis XI of France. Eight alternate bands of silver and red form the Parish emblem and this variation has been captured in the detailed engraving of a coin.