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En campo de plata una banda de gules como pieza honorable, cargada de un panqué de oro en su centro o abismo del escudo y entre dos losanges de oro. Le acompañan dos montes de sinople, a cada lado. | En campo de plata una banda de gules como pieza honorable, cargada de un panqué de oro en su centro o abismo del escudo y entre dos losanges de oro. Le acompañan dos montes de sinople, a cada lado. | ||
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The bend refers to the Cuban Central Road that runs through the parish. The road was initially built in the early 19th century, paved in 1852, and is one of the principal roads in the country. The road was of strategic importance during the War of Independence of Cuba and the red colour refers to the battels to control the road. | The bend refers to the Cuban Central Road that runs through the parish. The road was initially built in the early 19th century, paved in 1852, and is one of the principal roads in the country. The road was of strategic importance during the War of Independence of Cuba and the red colour refers to the battels to control the road. | ||