Le Creusot

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Civic heraldry of France - Armorial de France
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LE CREUSOT

Département : Saône-et-Loire

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Origin/meaning

The main part of the arms shows a steel factory, which symbolises that Le Creusot was founded by the Schneider family, who built the local steel factories. I have no information on the meaning of the chief.

Literature : Image provided by Giovanni Scotto d'Aniello, Italy; background send to me by mail.