Mardyck (

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: ''Mardijk'', vls, Mardyk) is a former

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in the Nord department in northern

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. It is an associated commune with Dunkirk since it joined the latter in January 1980.Commune de Mardyck (59380), commune associée
INSEE

Heraldry

The arms of Mardyck are

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ed: ''Azure, standing in a boat Or, St. Nicolas vested argent and Or, with mitre and crozier Or, with 3 children at his feet.''

Heraldry

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