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Revision as of 10:35, 7 April 2023


SAINT-ANDRÉ-GOULE-D'OIE

Département : Vendée

Blason de Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie
Official blazon
French

D'azur au sautoir d'or chargé d'une coquille de gueules et cantonné de quatre oies en vol d'argent.

English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The saltire symbolizes the cross of the martyrdom of Saint-Andrew, patron saint of the parish. The scallop refers to the pilgrims of Saint James and the geese are a canting symbol (oie=goose) and refer to the legend of the construction of the church.

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

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