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====Origin/meaning====
====Origin/meaning====
The microscope in these arms refers to Louis Pasteur, the famous microbiolpogist who worked in the arrondissement. The Louis pasteur institute and the word pasteurisation are named after him.
I have no information on the origin or meaning of these arms. Any information is welcome !
I have no information on the origin or meaning of these arms. Any information is welcome !



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PARIS-15

Borough (Arrondissement) of : Paris

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Official blason

De gueules à la bande d'or, chargée de trois roues dentées de sable et accompagnée en chef d'un flambeau d'argent enflammé d'or et en pointe d'un microscope d'argent.

Origin/meaning

The microscope in these arms refers to Louis Pasteur, the famous microbiolpogist who worked in the arrondissement. The Louis pasteur institute and the word pasteurisation are named after him.

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

Literature : Image from http://www.armorialdefrance.fr