Quintiães

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Civic heraldry of Portugal - Brasões dos municípios portugueses
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QUINTIÃES

Municipality : Barcelos
District : Braga

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Official blazon:
Escudo de azul, árvore de ouro, arrancada do mesmo; em ponta, roda de azenha de prata e, em orla, sete cruzetas de ouro. Coroa mural de prata de três torres. Listel branco com a legenda a negro: “ QUINTIÃES “.

Origin/meaning :
The arms were officially granted on February 16, 2000.

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

Literature : image provided by Sergio Horta