Reggio Emilia (province)

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REGGIO EMILIA

Region : Emilia-Romagna

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Official blazon

Origin/meaning :
The arms of the province of Reggio Emilia, as many Italian provincial arms, represent the principal towns in the province.

The shield is quartered: the first quarter contains the arms of Guastalla, the second of Cavriago, the third of Scandiano (modified), the fourth of Castelnovo ne' Monti. Overall a small shield in the center with the arms of Reggio Emilia.

Literature : Le Province d'Italia, araldica e sedi storiche, 2001