Luz (Tavira)

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Portugal - Brasões dos municípios portugueses

LUZ

Municipality : Tavira
District : Faro

Official blazon

Escudo de verde, um engenho de nora de prata, realçado de negro e com alcatruzes de vermelho; em ponta, um peixe de prata e duas vieiras de ouro, entre duas burelas ondeadas de prata. Coroa mural de prata de quatro torres. Listel branco com a legenda a negro: “ LUZ - TAVIRA “.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on February 4, 2004.

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

The previous arms were granted on November 30, 1996 and only differ in the crown.

Literature : image send by Sergio Horta