Gerb

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GERB

Region : Catalonia
Province : Lleida
Incorporated into : 1970 Os de Balaguer

Official blazon
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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on September 9, 1991.

The castle of Gerb (shown in the arms) was built by the count Ermengol IV of Urgell in 1082, and during some years was the chief town of the county. The golden and black chequy are the arms of Urgell.