Mosteiro (Lajes das Florees)
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MOSTEIRO
Municipality : Lajes das Flores
District : Açores
| Portuguese | Escudo de prata, com uma vaca de negro malhada de branco; em chefe, dois sinos de azul com seus cabeçotes e badalos de vermelho; campanha de verde e prata de três burelas ondadas. Coroa mural de prata de três torres. Listel branco, com a legenda a negro: «Mosteiro - Lajes das Flores». |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on July 16, 2012.
The bells represent the toponym "Mosteiro" (which can be translated as "monastery"), as well as the two villages of the parish.
The cow represents the economic activities of the parish, with a special emphasis in farming.
The barrulets represent the Atlantic, as well as the related economic activities (fishing, sailing and tourism).
Literature : image from http://www.hiperglobal.com
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