Marange-Silvange
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of France - Armorial de France |
MARANGE-SILVANGE
Département : Moselle
Origin/meaning
The arms are derived from the arms of the Travault family, Lords of Marange in the 16th and 17th century. The sword is a symbol of St. Paul and refers to the history of Silvange, formerly a possession of the St. Paul Abbey in Verdun.
Literature : Haefeli, 1959