Corvo

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CORVO

District : Açores

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Origin/meaning

The arms show the island of Corvo, which is basically a large volcano, with a canting raven (Corvo). The fish symbolises the importance of fishing for the island. Above the island is the eagle of the Açores group.

Literature : image send by Sergio Horta