Albert (Somme)

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ALBERT

Département : Somme

Blason de Albert (Somme)/Arms (crest) of Albert (Somme)
Official blazon
French

Burelé d'argent et de gueules.
Motto : "vis mea ferrum"

English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms are already seen on a seal of 1277. The town took the name of Albert after being given to the Albert de Luynes family in the 17th century

The arms may be decorated with the following medals:

  • Légion d’honneur (granted April 15, 1932)
  • Croix de guerre 1914-1918.
Blason de Albert (Somme)

The arms on a medal of the city from 1898 (Photo Jacques Dulphy)
Blason de Albert (Somme)

The arms on a postcard by Kroma

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