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The arms are canting; they show an olive tree (the name Oliana is related popularly to "oli", Catalan for oil). The saltire is the cross of St. Andrew, the local patron saint. | The arms are canting; they show an olive tree (the name Oliana is related popularly to "oli", Catalan for oil). The saltire is the cross of St. Andrew, the local patron saint. | ||
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Spain|Literature]] : Image taken from http://escuts.wikispaces.com; background from Enric Fontvila, Barcelona. | [[Civic Heraldry Literature - Spain|'''Literature''']] : Image taken from http://escuts.wikispaces.com; background from Enric Fontvila, Barcelona. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:09, 4 August 2023
OLIANA
Region : Catalonia
Province : Lleida
Catalan | Escut caironat: d'or, una olivera de sinople amb un sautoret d'argent travessat al tronc. Per timbre una corona mural de vila. |
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms have been officially granted on 13th May 1991.
The arms are canting; they show an olive tree (the name Oliana is related popularly to "oli", Catalan for oil). The saltire is the cross of St. Andrew, the local patron saint.
Literature : Image taken from http://escuts.wikispaces.com; background from Enric Fontvila, Barcelona.
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