Drôme

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Civic heraldry of France - Armorial de France
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DRÔME

Origin/meaning

The dolphin in the arms is the canting symbol for the Dauphiné region, the old principality ruled by the French Crown Princes. The lower part probably symbolises the Rhône river.

Literature : Image taken from La banque du blason (with permission)