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Heraldica Española - Spanish Civic Heraldry
REUS

Province : Tarragona

Origin/meaning:
The city of Reus has a medieval origin: it was born in the 12th century, in the repopulation of the lands conquered to the Muslims. Reus was given its municipal charter around 1180. Since the 14th century, the rose has been the heraldic sign of the city, probably a canting sign. Later the keys of St. Peter (the local patron saint) were added to the arms, and in the 17th century the tiara (also referred to St. Peter, the first Pope) was also added. These arms are not officialized, but widely used at present day.

Literature : Image taken from here; background from Enric Fontvila, Barcelona.


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