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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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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of France - Armorial de France |
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MOSELLE
Origin/meaning
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.
Literature : Image taken from La banque du blason (with permission)