Oliana

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OLIANA

Region : Catalonia
Province : Lleida

Escudo de Oliana/Arms (crest) of Oliana
Official blazon
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.


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