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The broken chains are the symbol of the local patron saint, St. Peter-in-Chains. | The broken chains are the symbol of the local patron saint, St. Peter-in-Chains. | ||
The eagle is a Roman eagle and symbolises the long history of the parish. The grapes are a symbol of | The eagle is a Roman eagle and symbolises the long history of the parish. The grapes are a symbol of the importance of viticulture for the parish. | ||
[[Literature]] : image send 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] | ||
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Portugal - Brasões dos municípios portugueses |
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AZUEIRA
Municipality : Mafra
District : Lisboa
Official blazon:
Escudo de vermelho, duas correntes passadas em aspa, tendo nas quatro extremidades grilhetas partidas, tudo de ouro, entre uma águia em voo abatido, de prata e três cachos de uvas de púrpura, folhados de prata. Coroa mural de prata de quatro torres. Listel branco com a legenda a negro: “ AZUEIRA “.
Origin/meaning :
The arms were officially granted on November 14, 1997.
The broken chains are the symbol of the local patron saint, St. Peter-in-Chains.
The eagle is a Roman eagle and symbolises the long history of the parish. The grapes are a symbol of the importance of viticulture for the parish.
Literature : image send by Sergio Horta