Altviller
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of France - Armorial de France |
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ALTVILLER
Département : Moselle
Official blason :
De gueules à la colombe d’argent tenant dans son bec la sainte ampoule d'or, accompagnée en pointe de deux cailloux d'or.
Origin/meaning
The pebbles are taken from the arms of the cathedral chapter of the Metz cathedral, to which the village historically belonged. The pigeon is the symbol of St. Remigius, the local patron saint.