Altviller

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ALTVILLER

Département : Moselle

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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.

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