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Revision as of 07:40, 26 January 2017
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Département : Gironde
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The leopard is taken from the arms of the old territory of Guyenne, of which Bordeaux was the capital. The castle is the former city hall standing on the Garonne river. The crescent symbolises the bend the river makes in the city. The chief is the arms of France and signify that the city received its own parliament by King Louis XI in 1453.
 The arms in the Café Sanka album +/- 1932 |
 The arms on a tobacco card by Laurens |
 The arms on a postcard by Robert Louis |
 The arms on a postcard by Barré Dayez |
 The arms on a postcard by Kroma |
 The arms on a postcard by Maurice Jacquez |
 The arms on a trade card from Félix Potin |
 The arms by Guilbert, 1853 |
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