Saint-Martin-en-Bresse

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SAINT-MARTIN-EN-BRESSE

Département : Saône-et-Loire

Blason de Saint-Martin-en-Bresse
Official blazon
French D'or à l'arbre au naturel terrassé de sinople; mantelé d'azur chargé d'une épée d'argent posée en fasce, la pointe à senestre.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The sword and division of the shield symbolise St. Martin of Tours, who cut his cloak for a beggar. The oak tree refers to the local forests.

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


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