Castellane

From Heraldry of the World

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of France - Armorial de France

CASTELLANE

Département : Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

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.