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The arms are identical to the arms of the former French province of [[Touraine]] until 1793. The main field with the fleur-de-lis is derived from the French Royal arms. The bordure is derived from the arms of the Basilica of St. Martin in Tours, the capital of Touraine. | The arms are identical to the arms of the former French province of [[Touraine]] until 1793. The main field with the fleur-de-lis is derived from the French Royal arms. The bordure is derived from the arms of the Basilica of St. Martin in Tours, the capital of Touraine. | ||
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of France - Armorial de France |
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INDRE-ET-LOIRE
Origin/meaning
The arms are identical to the arms of the former French province of Touraine until 1793. The main field with the fleur-de-lis is derived from the French Royal arms. The bordure is derived from the arms of the Basilica of St. Martin in Tours, the capital of Touraine.
Literature : Image taken from La banque du blason (with permission)