Modena

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MODENA

Region : Emilia-Romagna
Province : Modena

Official blazon

D'oro, alla croce d'azzurro accollato da due trivelle di ferro e oro in croce di Sant'Andrea, sormontato da una corona aurea ducale tempestata di gemme sostenente nove fioroni d'oro, cinque visibili, caricato ciascuno di una perla nel cuore. Motto "Avia Pervia".

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on November 27, 1934.

The cross represents Modena city since the 13^th century. In 1473 the two drills for geological inspection were added on the sides. The motto dates back to June 15, 1561, and was devised by the Chancellor of Municipality Giovanni Maria Barbieri to celebrate the entering in the city of the Duke Alfonso d'Este, and was officially adopted in the 17^th century.

On August 29, 1740 the Duke Francesco III d'Este allowed the use of the crown.