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'''Official blazon:'''<br>
'''Official blazon:'''<br>
Escudo de prata, aspa de vermelho ou cruz de Santo André, acompanhada em Chefe de uma espiga de milho de ouro, folheada a verde e nos flancos, de um morango vermelho com pedúnculo de verde, pé ondeado de três tiras azul, prata e verde. Coroa mural de três torres. Listel branco com a legenda a negro, em maiúsculas: “ CANIDELO – VILA NOVA DE GAIA “.


'''Origin/meaning :'''<br>
The arms were officially granted on May 25, 1996.


'''Origin/meaning :'''<br>
The cross is the symbol of St. Andrew, th elocal patron saint. The strawberries and the corn cob are symbols for the agricultural character of the parish. The base symbolises the Douro river and the Atlantic Ocean.
The arms were officially granted on


Unfortunately I have no background information on these arms. Any information is welcome !
[[Literature]] : image provided by [http://www.fisicohomepage.hpg.ig.com.br/index Sergio Horta]


[[Literature]] : image send by [http://www.fisicohomepage.hpg.ig.com.br/index Sergio Horta]
[[Category:Portuguese municipalities C]]
[[Category:Portuguese municipalities C]]
[[Category:Porto]]
[[Category:Porto]]
[[Category:Granted 1996]]

Revision as of 13:59, 27 October 2011

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CANIDELO

Municipality : Vila Nova de Gaia
District : Porto

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Official blazon:
Escudo de prata, aspa de vermelho ou cruz de Santo André, acompanhada em Chefe de uma espiga de milho de ouro, folheada a verde e nos flancos, de um morango vermelho com pedúnculo de verde, pé ondeado de três tiras azul, prata e verde. Coroa mural de três torres. Listel branco com a legenda a negro, em maiúsculas: “ CANIDELO – VILA NOVA DE GAIA “.

Origin/meaning :
The arms were officially granted on May 25, 1996.

The cross is the symbol of St. Andrew, th elocal patron saint. The strawberries and the corn cob are symbols for the agricultural character of the parish. The base symbolises the Douro river and the Atlantic Ocean.

Literature : image provided by Sergio Horta