Piacenza (province)
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PIACENZA
Region : Emilia-Romagna
Official blason:
Origin/meaning :
These arms present the traditional symbol of Saint Antonino, the patron saint of the city of Piacenza and his territory: a small silver square in the centre of a red shield; the same shield is represented in the municipal arms, associated with the Roman she-wolf.
Literature : Le Province d'Italia, araldica e sedi storiche, 2001