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The traditional arms of Menton show the local patron saint, St. Michael, slaying a dragon, with the words Defensor and Mentoni (Defending Menton). These arms were used throughout the | The traditional arms of Menton show the local patron saint, St. Michael, slaying a dragon, with the words Defensor and Mentoni (Defending Menton). These arms were used throughout the 19<sup>th</sup> century, but during the 20<sup>th</sup> century the dragon changed into a devil. | ||
In 1848 the Provisional Commission of the Government of Menton used different arms, with an orange tree and a chief with three stars. These are the arms of the May family from Villefranche. | In 1848 the Provisional Commission of the Government of Menton used different arms, with an orange tree and a chief with three stars. These are the arms of the May family from Villefranche. | ||