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The arms are partly canting and refer to the origin of the name. Alverca comes from the Arab Al-Birkä, that refers to a swampy area or wetlands. This is represented by the two wavy bends, which at the same time refer to the Tejo river. The two crescents are also a symbol for the Arabs that founded the town. | The arms are partly canting and refer to the origin of the name. Alverca comes from the Arab Al-Birkä, that refers to a swampy area or wetlands. This is represented by the two wavy bends, which at the same time refer to the Tejo river. The two crescents are also a symbol for the Arabs that founded the town. | ||
The previous arms were granted on June 6, 1935 and only differ in the crown. | |||
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[[Literature]] : image send by [http://www.fisicohomepage.hpg.ig.com.br/index Sergio Horta] | [[Literature]] : image send by [http://www.fisicohomepage.hpg.ig.com.br/index Sergio Horta] | ||
[[Category:Portuguese municipalities S]] | [[Category:Portuguese municipalities S]] | ||
[[Category:Lisboa]] | [[Category:Lisboa]] |
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