Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie
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SAINT-ANDRÉ-GOULE-D'OIE
Département : Vendée
French | D'azur au sautoir d'or chargé d'une coquille de gueules et cantonné de quatre oies en vol d'argent. |
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The saltire symbolizes the cross of the martyrdom of Saint-Andrew, patron saint of the parish. The scallop refers to the pilgrims of Saint James and the geese are a canting symbol (oie=goose) and refer to the legend of the construction of the church.
Literature: Image from http://www.armorialdefrance.fr
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