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The first quarter shows the arms of the State of Metz. The second quarter shows the historical arms of the former Duchy of [[Lorraine]]. The third quarter shows the arms of the former Duchy of [[Barrois]]. The fourth quarter shows the arms of the Grand Duchy of [[Luxembourg]]. The escutcheon shows the arms of the city of [[Metz]]. | The first quarter shows the arms of the State of Metz. The second quarter shows the historical arms of the former Duchy of [[Lorraine]]. The third quarter shows the arms of the former Duchy of [[Barrois]]. The fourth quarter shows the arms of the Grand Duchy of [[Luxembourg]]. The escutcheon shows the arms of the city of [[Metz]]. | ||
The arms reflect the historical regions, parts of which form the present départment. | The arms reflect the historical regions, parts of which form the present départment. |
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