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As its name suggests, the town was famous for its mines, hence the miner's axes. Known from the 12th century, the local silver mines experienced great activity in the 16th century. As they were the property of the Dukes of [[Lorraine]], the chief shows the ducal arms of [[Lorraine]]. | As its name suggests, the town was famous for its mines, hence the miner's axes. Known from the 12th century, the local silver mines experienced great activity in the 16th century. As they were the property of the Dukes of [[Lorraine]], the chief shows the ducal arms of [[Lorraine]]. | ||
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - France|Literature]] : Image from http://www.armorialdefrance.fr | |||
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[[Category:French Municipalities C]] | [[Category:French Municipalities C]] | ||
[[Category:Vosges]] | [[Category:Vosges]] | ||
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LA CROIX-AUX-MINES
Département : Vosges
| French | Coupé: au 1er d'or à la bande de gueules chargée de trois alérions d'argent, au 2e d'argent à deux pics de mineur de sable passés en sautoir. |
| English | Croix-aux-Mines No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation |
Origin/meaning
As its name suggests, the town was famous for its mines, hence the miner's axes. Known from the 12th century, the local silver mines experienced great activity in the 16th century. As they were the property of the Dukes of Lorraine, the chief shows the ducal arms of Lorraine.
Literature : Image from http://www.armorialdefrance.fr
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