Calhetas
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Portugal - Brasões dos municípios portugueses |
CALHETAS
Municipality : Ribeira Grande
District : Açores
Official blazon
Escudo de vermelho, barco de ouro realçado de negro, vogando numa campanha de prata e verde de cinco tiras ondadas; em chefe, açor estendido de prata, bicado e armado de ouro, animado de vermelho, sustendo nas garras um escudete de azul com cinco besantes de prata. Coroa mural de prata de três torres. Listel branco, com a legenda a negro: “ CALHETAS “.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on January 7, 2004.
Unfortunately I have no background information on these arms. Any information is welcome !
Literature : image send by Sergio Horta