Cabeça
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Portugal - Brasões dos municípios portugueses |
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CABEÇA
Municipality : Seia
District : Guarda
Official blazon
Escudo de verde, ovelha de prata passante, realçada e ungulada de negro, entre duas esporas de ouro, postas em pala, em chefe e penhasco de prata, realçado de negro e movente da ponta. Coroa mural de prata de três torres. Listel branco, com a legenda a negro: “ CABEÇA “.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on March 14, 2002.
The spurs refer to the ancient history of the village, and the use of horses at the time. The sheep refers to the importance of sheep breeding for the local economy. The base shows the Serra da Estrela mountains in which the parish is situated.
Literature : image provided by Sergio Horta