Rombas
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of France - Armorial de France |
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ROMBAS
Département : Moselle
Origin/meaning
The two salmon and the two crosses are derived from the old Duchy of Bar, to which the city historically belonged. The sword is the symbol of St. Paul, patron saint of the abbey of St. Paul in Verdun, which held the patronage over the local parish.
Literature : Haefeli, 1959