Velas
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VELAS
Region : Açores
Official blazon
Escudo de azul, uma caravela de negro realçada de ouro, vestida de prata e encordoada de ouro, tendo as velas carregadas de cruzes de Cristo, vogante sobre três faixetas ondadas de prata e verde. Chefe de ouro, carregado de um açor estendido de vermelho flanqueado por duas quinas. Coroa mural de prata de quatro torres. Listel branco com os dizeres : " VELAS ", de negro.*
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on July 27, 1972.
Unfortunately I have no background information on these arms. Any information is welcome !
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