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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. | 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. | ||
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - France|Literature]] : Image from http://www.armorialdefrance.fr | |||
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[[Category:French Municipalities S]] | [[Category:French Municipalities S]] | ||
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D'azur au sautoir d'or chargé d'une coquille de gueules et cantonné de quatre oies en vol d'argent. |
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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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