Malla

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MALLA

Region : Catalonia
Province : Barcelona

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

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.