Malla

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Spain - Heraldica Española

MALLA

Region : Catalonia
Province : Barcelona

Official blazon

Escut caironat: losanjat d'or i de sable; la filiera de gules. Per timbre, una corona mural de poble.

Origin/meaning

The lozengy Or and Sable are the arms of the Malla family, the landlords of the local castle (11^th century). The bordure Gules distinguishes these arms from the arms of Tagamanent.

Literature : Image taken from http://escuts.wikispaces.com; background by Enric Fontvila