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'''COROZAL''' | '''COROZAL''' | ||
Territory : [[Puerto Rico]] | Territory: [[Puerto Rico]] | ||
[[File:corozal.jpg|center|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | [[File:corozal.jpg|center|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Corozo Palms represent the name of the town and its river, whose margins were populated with these palms. The mountains represent the high and striking mountains of Corozal. The waves represent the Corozal River and gold nuggets, metal that until recently was panned in its riviera. | The Corozo Palms represent the name of the town and its river, whose margins were populated with these palms. The mountains represent the high and striking mountains of Corozal. The waves represent the Corozal River and gold nuggets, metal that until recently was panned in its riviera. | ||
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The gold background of the arms is symbol of hard labour and also alludes to the gold of Corozal, so appreciated long ago for its purity. The crown is an emblem used to designate cities and towns. | The gold background of the arms is symbol of hard labour and also alludes to the gold of Corozal, so appreciated long ago for its purity. The crown is an emblem used to designate cities and towns. | ||
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'''[[Civic Heraldry Literature - United States|'''Literature''']]''': Information and image from Nelson L. Román | |||
[[Literature]] : Information and image from Nelson L. Román | |||
[[Category:Puerto Rico]] | [[Category:Puerto Rico]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:42, 29 July 2024
COROZAL
Territory: Puerto Rico
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The Corozo Palms represent the name of the town and its river, whose margins were populated with these palms. The mountains represent the high and striking mountains of Corozal. The waves represent the Corozal River and gold nuggets, metal that until recently was panned in its riviera.
The gold background of the arms is symbol of hard labour and also alludes to the gold of Corozal, so appreciated long ago for its purity. The crown is an emblem used to designate cities and towns.
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