Pérenchies

PÉRENCHIES

Département : Nord

Official blazon
French	De sinople à l'écu d'argent accompagné au canton senestre du chef de la croix de guerre 1914-1918 au naturel; à la cotice componé de gueules et d'argent de cinq pièces, brochant sur le tout.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms are those of the medieval De Pérenchies family, who had their castle in the village. The name is known from Siger de Pérenchies in 1182. The family ruled the area until the late 14^th century.

The medal is the 1914-1918 War Cross.

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