Berthier-sur-Mer

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BERTHIER-SUR-MER

Province : Quebec

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Official blazon

Arms: Per fess enarched in chief Azure in base barry wavy Argent and Azure over all a fess also enarched Vert its upper side edged Argent surmounted by a sun in splendour Or;
Crest: A bull's head Or charged with an oak leaf Vert;
Motto : SUR TERRE ET SUR MER, BERTHIER TOUJOURS PLUS FIER ("By sea and by land, Berthier always prouder");

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on May 22, 1997.

I have no information on the origin or meaning of these arms. Any information is welcome !

Literature : Image and information from http://www.gg.ca