Tilly-sur-Meuse

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TILLY-SUR-MEUSE

Département : Meuse

Official blazon
French	D'azur à la crosse épiscopale d'or accostée de deux bars adossés de même.
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Origin/meaning

Tilly-sur-Meuse was the chief town of a provost of the bishopric of Verdun, hence the presence of the episcopal crozier. The fish indicate the Duchy of Bar, to which the town historically belonged.

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Literature: J.J. Lartigue, Armorial général des communes de France, Paris, 1995.