Torres Vedras

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Brasão de Torres Vedras/Arms (crest) of Torres Vedras
TORRES VEDRAS

Country : Portugal
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District : Lisboa

Municipality : Torres Vedras
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Official blazon
Portuguese Escudo de vermelho, com um castelo de prata, composto de duas torres torreadas unidas por um pano de muralha com a sua porta de negro, cobertas e rematadas por dois cata-ventos e encimadas por duas estrelas do mesmo metal, que, em chefe, acompanham o escudete das quinas. Coroa mural de prata com cinco torres. Listel branco com os dizeres " CIDADE DE TORRES VEDRAS ", de negro.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on April 17, 1984.

Unfortunately I have no background information on these arms. Any information is welcome  !

Previopusly the city used the arms below, which only differ in the crown.

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Arms of Torres Vedras

The arms in 1862

Freguesias in Torres Vedras :

Literature : image send by Sergio Horta


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