Chalon-sur-Saône

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CHÂLON-SUR-SAÔNE

Département : Saône-et-Loire

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Origin/meaning

I have no information on the meaning or origin of these arms, except that the lower half shows the medal of the Légion d'Honneur (Honour Legion), a high French decoration, only awarded to less than 100 towns and cities. Any additional information is welcome !

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The arms in the Café Sanka album +/- 1932

Literature : Louis, 1949