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Latest revision as of 08:41, 28 December 2023
MERCY (YONNE)
Département : Yonne
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| French | Écartelé: au 1er d'azur au cavalier armé sur son cheval cabré d'or, brandissant une épée du même et au bouclier bandé d'or et d'azur à la bordure de gueules, posé sur un drakkar renversé d'argent, au 2e de sinople au clocher du lieu avec deux clochetons d'or et girouetté d'un coq de sable, au 3e de sinople au chêne d'or, au 4e d'azur à deux lévriers rampants et affrontés d'argent, colletés de gueules et bouclés d'or. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially adopted on October 21, 2022.
The first quarter recalls the victory of Richard, 1st Duke of Burgundy, over the Normans in 888. According to legend, the Duke pardoned many prisoners on this occasion.
The second represents the bell tower of the Sainte-Anne church with its small pinnacles. The tree in the third quarter recalls the proximity of the forest of Othe.
The fourth quarter shows two greyhound, which are the supportser of the Barons Quentin family coat of arms, former lords of the place.
Literature: Image from http://www.armorialdefrance.fr
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