Galegos (Penafiel)

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GALEGOS

Municipality : Penafiel
District : Porto

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Official blazon:
Escudo de prata, um dólmen de sua cor; em chefe, um mundo crucífero de vermelho e, em orla, dois pés de trigo de verde, atados de vermelho no pé. Coroa mural de prata de três torres. Listel branco, com a legenda a negro em maiúsculas : “ GALEGOS - PENAFIEL “.

Origin/meaning :
The arms were officially granted on October 14, 1997.

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

Literature : image provided by Sergio Horta