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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of France - Armorial de France |
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ACHAIN
Département : Moselle
Official blason :
D’azur au globe cintré de sable surmonté d’une croix d’or, à la bordure d’argent chargée de huit coquilles de gueules.
Origin/meaning
The arms are those of the Morhange estate, to which the village historically belonged. The shells are the symbol of St. Michael, the local patron saint.