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Escudo de vermelho, cabeça de carnação barbada de ouro, com capacete de prata guarnecido de azul; em chefe; coroa mariana de ouro e cruz da Ordem de Malta, de prata; campanha ondada de prata e azul de três tiras. Coroa mural de prata de três torres. Listel branco, com a legenda a negro: “ FREGUESIA DA MAIA “. | |+Official blazon | ||
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| Escudo de vermelho, cabeça de carnação barbada de ouro, com capacete de prata guarnecido de azul; em chefe; coroa mariana de ouro e cruz da Ordem de Malta, de prata; campanha ondada de prata e azul de três tiras. Coroa mural de prata de três torres. Listel branco, com a legenda a negro: “ FREGUESIA DA MAIA “. | |||
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The head in the arms symbolises Gonçalo Mendes da Maia, a key figure in the history of the Maia and one of the most prominent figures involved in the construction of the Portuguese nationality. The Maltese Cross refers to the Order of Malta who played an important role in the local history. The crown refers to St. Mary, the local patron saint. The wavy bar symbolises the Leça river. | The head in the arms symbolises Gonçalo Mendes da Maia, a key figure in the history of the Maia and one of the most prominent figures involved in the construction of the Portuguese nationality. The Maltese Cross refers to the Order of Malta who played an important role in the local history. The crown refers to St. Mary, the local patron saint. The wavy bar symbolises the Leça river. | ||
[[Literature]] : image send by [http://www.fisicohomepage.hpg.ig.com.br/index Sergio Horta] | |||
{{media}} | {{media}} | ||
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[[Category:Granted 2001]] | [[Category:Granted 2001]] | ||
Revision as of 14:55, 28 March 2024
MAIA
Municipality : Maia
District : Porto
| Portuguese | Escudo de vermelho, cabeça de carnação barbada de ouro, com capacete de prata guarnecido de azul; em chefe; coroa mariana de ouro e cruz da Ordem de Malta, de prata; campanha ondada de prata e azul de três tiras. Coroa mural de prata de três torres. Listel branco, com a legenda a negro: “ FREGUESIA DA MAIA “. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on July 11, 2001.
The head in the arms symbolises Gonçalo Mendes da Maia, a key figure in the history of the Maia and one of the most prominent figures involved in the construction of the Portuguese nationality. The Maltese Cross refers to the Order of Malta who played an important role in the local history. The crown refers to St. Mary, the local patron saint. The wavy bar symbolises the Leça river.
Literature : image send by Sergio Horta
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