Master Pharmacists in Nantes

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Arms (crest) of Master Pharmacists in Nantes
MASTER PHARMACISTS IN NANTES
(La Communauté des Maitres Apotiquaires de la ville de Nantes)


Country : France
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Section : French Guilds

Official blazon
French D'azur a un mortier d'or accompagné en chef de quatre spatules d'argent passées en sautoir, 2 de chaque costé et en pointe de deux viperes afrontées de meme posées en chevron renversé.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms show a mortar and spatulas, typical symbols for the profession of a pharmacist. The snakes are also often used as a symbol for pharmacy.


Literature: Image from Armorial Général de France by Hozier, 1696