Oëlleville
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OËLLEVILLE
Département : Vosges
| French |
D'azur à la croix pattée alésée en arrondi d'argent accompagnée en chef à dextre d'un épi de blé d'or en bande, et à senestre d'une croix de Lorraine en barre du même. |
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Origin/meaning
The cross pattée adorned a 7th century fibula that was discovered during excavations near the church of Oëlleville. The ear of wheat symbolizes the agricultural character of the village, and the double crosses, the belonging of the municipality to Lorraine.
Literature: Image from http://www.armorialdefrance.fr