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The arms combine the canting arms of the Castellane family, with a chief of France. The chief was often granted by the Kings of France to loyal cities.  
The arms combine the canting arms of the Castellane family, with a chief of France. The chief was often granted by the Kings of France to loyal cities.  



Revision as of 16:08, 1 April 2012

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CASTELLANE

Département : Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

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Origin/meaning

The arms combine the canting arms of the Castellane family, with a chief of France. The chief was often granted by the Kings of France to loyal cities.

Literature : Image taken from La banque du blason (with permission); background provided by Bernard de Castellane.