Torino (province)

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Civic heraldry of Italy - Stemmi di comuni e province d'Italia
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TORINO

Region : Piemonte

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Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The coat of arms of the province of Torino is derived from the coat of arms of the Prince of Piemont who was the first son of the King of Savoy, and therefore was identical to the King's but with a label to indicate the first son.

Literature : Le Province d'Italia, araldica e sedi storiche, 2001; background by Paolo Daneo