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The first arms were granted by King Henry II in 1558 and confirmed by King Louis XVIII on April 19, 1817. | The first arms were granted by the French King Henry II in 1558 and confirmed by King Louis XVIII on April 19, 1817. | ||
The fleur-de-lys and the crown indicate the conquest of Calais in 1558 by the French. The fleur-de-lys was the French Royal symbol. The city was conquered by François of Lorraine, Duke of Guise, the cousin of Henry II. This is symbolised by the two crosses of Lorraine. | The fleur-de-lys and the crown indicate the conquest of Calais in 1558 by the French. The fleur-de-lys was the French Royal symbol. The city was conquered by François of Lorraine, Duke of Guise, the cousin of Henry II. This is symbolised by the two crosses of Lorraine. | ||