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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The lower part of the shield contains the arms of the founder of the town, governor Felipe de Beaumont y Navarra. The crown in the upper part is a symbol for Cacique Arasibo, the local Indian chief. The turtles are symbols for food and commerce. | The lower part of the shield contains the arms of the founder of the town, governor Felipe de Beaumont y Navarra. The crown in the upper part is a symbol for Cacique Arasibo, the local Indian chief. The turtles are symbols for food and commerce. | ||
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'''[[Civic Heraldry Literature - United States|'''Literature''']]''': Information and image from Nelson L. Román | |||
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Revision as of 14:45, 1 December 2023
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Origin/meaning
The lower part of the shield contains the arms of the founder of the town, governor Felipe de Beaumont y Navarra. The crown in the upper part is a symbol for Cacique Arasibo, the local Indian chief. The turtles are symbols for food and commerce.
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Literature: Information and image from Nelson L. Román
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