Master Pharmacists in Rennes

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MASTER PHARMACISTS IN RENNES (La Communauté des Maitres Apotiquaires de la ville de Rennes)

Official blazon
French	D'or a un mortier de contre hermines garny de deux pilons d'azur et accompagné en chef de deux couleuvres tortillées et affrontées de sinople et en pointe, de deux batons de casse de sable, passés en sautoir.
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Origin/meaning

The arms show a mortar, a typical symbol for the profession of a pharmacist. The ermine is taken from the arms of Bretagne, the snakes are also a symbol for medical professions.