Penelles
PENELLES
Region : Catalonia
Province : Lleida
Catalan | Escut caironat: de gules, un sinistrogir vestit i abismat d'or empunyant un sabre d'argent. Per timbre, una corona mural de poble. |
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
These arms have been officially granted on 20th February 2002.
The arm handing a sword is a traditional element that alludes to the beheading of St. John the Baptist, the local patron saint.
Literature : Image taken from http://escuts.wikispaces.com; background from Enric Fontvila, Barcelona.
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