Chorente
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Portugal - Brasões dos municípios portugueses |
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CHORENTE
Municipality : Barcelos
District : Braga
Official blazon
Escudo de azul, balança de ouro sustida por espada de lâmina flamejante de prata, guarnecida de ouro; em chefe, uma espiga de milho de ouro, folhada de prata e um cacho de uvas de púrpura, folhado de prata. Coroa mural de prata de três torres. Listel branco, com a legenda em maiúsculas a negro : “ CHORENTE - BARCELOS “.
Origin/meaning :
The arms were officially granted on March 18, 2004.
Unfortunately I have no background information on these arms. Any information is welcome !
Literature : image provided by Sergio Horta