Châtel-Saint-Germain
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CHÂTEL-SAINT-GERMAIN
Département : Moselle
Origin/meaning
The arms symbolise the castle of the Lords of Metz, which also gave the town it's name (Châtel = castle). The lords also granted the town rights in 1226.
Literature : Haefeli, A. : Armorial des communes du département de la Moselle. Tome V, arrondissement de Metz-Campagne, 1959