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'''Country''' : Portugal [[File:Portugal.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br> | '''Country''': Portugal [[File:Portugal.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br> | ||
'''Regio''' : [[Açores]]<br> | '''Regio''': [[Açores]]<br> | ||
'''Municipality''' : [[Lajes do Pico (city)|Lajes do Pico]][[File:lajespic.gif|60 px|right]] | '''Municipality''': [[Lajes do Pico (city)|Lajes do Pico]][[File:lajespic.gif|60 px|right]] | ||
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The arms show a sperm whale in the ocean, indicating the former importance of whaling for the parish. The hoes or plough irons indicate agriculture, the (local) dog means vigilance. | The arms show a sperm whale in the ocean, indicating the former importance of whaling for the parish. The hoes or plough irons indicate agriculture, the (local) dog means vigilance. | ||
''' | [[Civic Heraldry Literature - Portugal|'''Literature''']]: image send by [http://www.fisicohomepage.hpg.ig.com.br/index Sergio Horta] | ||
{{pt}} | {{pt}} | ||
Latest revision as of 11:12, 28 July 2024
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Country: Portugal  Regio: Açores 
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| Portuguese | Escudo de ouro, dois ferros de enxada de vermelho e cão de fila dos Açores, de negro, realçado de prata, parado, tudo bem ordenado; campanha ondada de verde e prata de três tiras, tendo brocante cachalote de negro, animado e realçado de prata. Coroa mural de prata de três torres. Listel branco, com a legenda a negro: “ CALHETA DE NESQUIM “. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on July 2, 2003.
The arms show a sperm whale in the ocean, indicating the former importance of whaling for the parish. The hoes or plough irons indicate agriculture, the (local) dog means vigilance.
Literature: image send by Sergio Horta
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