Nantes
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of France - Armorial de France |
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NANTES
Département : Loire-Atlantique
Origin/meaning
The arms date from the early 16th century and indicate the importance of Nantes as a harbour city. The sails of the ship and the chief show the ermine of the arms of Bretange (Brittany), as Nantes was the main port in Bretangne. Prior to the 16th century the city used seals since 1350, with different ships, but without the ermine.
 The arms in the Café Sanka album +/- 1932 |
 The arms on a tobacco card by Laurens |
 The arms on a postcard by Robert Louis |
 The arms on a postcard by Barré Dayez |
 The arms on a postcard by Kroma |
 The arms on a postcard by Maurice Jacquez |
 The arms on a trade card from Félix Potin |
 The arms on a stamp |
 The arms on a trade card from Chocolate Pupier |
Literature : Image taken from La banque du blason (with permission)