Bistroff

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BISTROFF

Département : Moselle

Blason de Bistroff
Official blazon
French Coupé: au 1er de gueules à deux cailloux d’or, au 2e d’azur à deux clous d’argent; à la lance d’or, mouvant de la pointe et brochant en pal sur le tout.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The two stones ar ethe symbol of St. Stephen, patron saint of the cathedral chapter of Metz, to which the village historically belonged. The nails are a symbol of the church of Verdun, which had several possessions in the village. The spear is the symbol of St. Maurice, the local patron saint.

Literature: Image from http://www.armorialdefrance.fr


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