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[[File:{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|center| | History: Military Region South was deactivated 2006. During 1970-1975 it was known as Military Region Evora and before that 3rd Military Region (1962-1970), 2nd Military Region (1960-1962) and<br> | ||
4th military Region (1926-1960). | |||
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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Cross symbolises the Order of Aviz founded in Coimbra but King Afonso Henriques transferred it to Evora (Location of the HQ of Military Region South). | The Cross symbolises the Order of Aviz founded in Coimbra but King Afonso Henriques transferred it to Evora (Location of the HQ of Military Region South). | ||
The Eagle symbolises Aves = Wings alluding to the Order of Aviz. The Motto translates as "Vigilance and Fidelity". | The Eagle symbolises Aves = Wings alluding to the Order of Aviz. The Motto translates as "Vigilance and Fidelity". | ||
{{media}} | {{media}} | ||