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Revision as of 18:20, 9 December 2017
GUEIFÃES
Municipality : Maia
District : Porto
Official blazon
Escudo de vermelho, uma palma posta em pala, entre uma espiga de trigo e uma de milho que se cruzam em aspa no pé, tudo de ouro, acompanhada em chefe de duas cruzes da Ordem de São João de Jerusalém, dita de Malta, de prata e em ponta de quatro faixetas ondeadas de prata e azul. Coroa mural de prata de três torres. Listel branco, com a legenda a negro em maiúsculas : “ GUEIFÃES - MAIA “.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on February 21, 1995.
The Cross of Malta refers to the Order of Malta, who played a role in the local development. The palm leaf refers to St. Faustino, the local patron saint. The corn and wheat refer to the fertile soil and agricultural character of the parish. The wavy base symbolises the Leça river.
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