Mafra (city)

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MAFRA

District : Lisboa

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Official blazon:
Escudo de vermelho, com uma torre de ouro aberta e iluminada do esmalte do campo e carregada por uma cruz de Avis, de verde. A torre acompanhada por dois crescentes de prata. Coroa mural e quatro torres de prata. Listel branco, com a legenda : " VILA DE MAFRA ", a negro.

Origin/meaning :
The arms were officially granted on November 18, 1940.

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

Freguesias in Mafra :

Literature : image provided by Sergio Horta