Montijo (freguesia)

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MONTIJO

Municipality : Montijo
District : Setúbal

Official blazon
Portuguese	Escudo de prata, barca da Aldeia Galega de negro, mastreada e encordoada do mesmo, vestida de vermelho, tudo realçado de ouro e vogando sobre ponta ondeada de cinco tiras de azul e prata; em chefe, cruz da Ordem de Santiago, de vermelho, entre duas vieiras de azul. Coroa mural de prata de três torres. Listel branco com a legenda a negro, em maiúsculas : “ FREGUESIA DO MONTIJO “.
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Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on July 15, 1997.

The arms show the Tagus river near the city, with a typical river boat, which has been used by the local people for centuries. The boat thus refers to the economic development of the city. The chief shows the cross of the Order of Santiago, which played a major role in the local history. The shells are also a symbol for St. James (Santiago).