Berche

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BERCHE

Département : Doubs

Blason de Berche/Arms (crest) of Berche
Official blazon
French Coupé émanché de deux pièces : au 1er d’argent à deux bars adossés de gueules, au 2e de gueules plain.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms are those of the Vaudrey family , barons and lords of Berche. The barbels are taken from the arms of the Montbéliard family who claimed, in 1356, suzerainty over the Berche Estate and have been used by the estate since.

Literature: Image from http://www.armorialdefrance.fr


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