Île-d'Arz

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ÎLE-D'ARZ

Département : Morbihan

Blason de Île-d'Arz
Official blazon
French D'argent à trois quintefeuilles de gueules; à la filière d'azur.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms are derived from the arms of the family d'Ars, who were first mentioned in 1481. The blue border is an addition, symbolising the sea surrounding the island.

Literature: Froger and Pressensé, 1999.