Holving

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HOLVING

Département : Moselle

Blason de Holving/Arms (crest) of Holving
Official blazon
French De sable à la bande échiquetée d'argent et de gueules de deux tires, accostée de deux ours d'or, passant et contre-passant, posés en bande, celui de la pointe renversé.
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Origin/meaning

The bend refers to the Cistercian Abbey of Werscheiler, to which the village historically belonged. The bears are the symbol of St. Maximinus, the local patron saint.

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

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