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D'or à l'aigle de sable, tenant de ses serres deux colonnes de gueules brochant sur les ailes. | D'or à l'aigle de sable, tenant de ses serres deux colonnes de gueules brochant sur les ailes. | ||
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The city of Besançon received arms in 1535 by Emperor Charles V. These arms showed the double-headed Imperial Eagle, with the two colums taken from the arms of Spain and the Emperor. They also refer to the old Roman road passing through the city. | The city of Besançon received arms in 1535 by Emperor Charles V. These arms showed the double-headed Imperial Eagle, with the two colums taken from the arms of Spain and the Emperor. They also refer to the old Roman road passing through the city. | ||