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====Origin/meaning====
The arms are known since the late 17<sup>th</sup> century. According to legend the arms were granted to Grentzingen by a King of France as token of his appreciation to his subjects for rendering taxes that he had levied on them.
The arms are known since the late 17<sup>th</sup> century. According to legend the arms were granted to Grentzingen by a King of France as token of his appreciation to his subjects for rendering taxes that he had levied on them.



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GRENTZINGEN

Département : Haut-Rhin

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Origin/meaning

The arms are known since the late 17th century. According to legend the arms were granted to Grentzingen by a King of France as token of his appreciation to his subjects for rendering taxes that he had levied on them.

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The arms in the Café Sanka album +/- 1932

Literature : Image taken from <a href=http://cdhf.telmat-net.fr/villages>here]], with permission.