Colors and symbolism. Coats of arms of cities under the First Empire and the Restoration.
Catalogue of the exhibition at the National Archives of Paris in 2010.

Colors and symbolism. Coats of arms of cities under the First Empire and the Restoration.

Somogy
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N° d'inventaire 14374
Format 17.5 x 25
Détails 320 p., 433 ill., bound under dust jacket.
Publication Paris, 2010
Etat Nine
ISBN 9782757204085

In 1789, coats of arms, symbols of the feudal system, were banned. In 1809, Napoleon offered municipalities the opportunity to reinstate them. This armorial is preceded by a study of the heraldic art of cities through the centuries, its legislation, and coats of arms painters.

In 1789, coats of arms, symbols of the feudal system, were banned. In 1809, Napoleon offered municipalities the opportunity to reinstate them. This armorial is preceded by a study of the heraldic art of cities through the centuries, its legislation, and coats of arms painters.