Gafanha da Nazaré

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GAFANHA DA NAZARÉ

Municipality : Ílhavo
District : Aveiro

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Official blazon

Escudo de prata, navio bacalhoeiro de azul vestido do mesmo, mastreado e encordoado de negro e realçado do campo, acompanhado em orla de uma grinalda de flores de vermelho, botoadas de ouro e folhas de verde. Coroa mural de prata de cinco torres. Listel branco, com a legenda a negro: “ GAFANHA DA NAZARÉ “.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on January 16, 2004.

The previous arms were identical, except for the crown, and were granted on September 8, 1992.

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Unfortunately I have no background information on these arms. Any information is welcome  !

Literature : image send by Sergio Horta