Dauphiné

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Civic heraldry of France - Armorial de France
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DAUPHINÉ

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Origin/meaning

The arms are a combination of a canting (heraldic) dolphin and the Royal arms of France. The heir apparent to the French throne bore the title of Dauphine.

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The arms in the Café Sanka album +/- 1932

Literature : Image taken from La banque du blason (with permission)