Fossieux

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FOSSIEUX

Département : Moselle

Blason de Fossieux
Official blazon
French D'argent à la fasce d'azur, accompagnée en chef de deux glands de gueules et en pointe d'un dragon du même.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The bar is taken from the arms of the d'Amance-Bioncourt family, oldest known Lords of Fossieux. The acorns are taken from the arms of the Longeville lès Saint Avold abbey, which had several possessions in the village. The dragon is the symbol of St. Margareth, the local patron saint.

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


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