Faucigny (Haute-Savoie)

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FAUCIGNY (HAUTE-SAVOIE)

Département : Haute-Savoie

Blason de Faucigny (Haute-Savoie)/Arms (crest) of Faucigny (Haute-Savoie)
Official blazon
French

Palé d'or et de gueules, au château donjonné d'argent, ouvert et ajouré du champ, la tour senestre pavillonnée de gueules à la croix d'argent.

English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The pales are the arms of the Lords of Faucigny, one of the most important rules in the Savoy area in the 12th and 13th century. The castle refers to their castle in the municipality.

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


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