Mato

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Civic heraldry of Portugal - Brasões dos municípios portugueses
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MATO

Municipality : Ponte de Lima
District : Viana do Castelo

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Official blazon:
Escudo de prata, uma grelha de azul posta em pala e dois ramos de carvalho de verde, landados de ouro, tudo alinhado em roquete. Coroa mural de prata de três torres. Listel branco, com a legenda em maiúsculas a negro : “ MATO – PONTE DE LIMA “.

Origin/meaning :
The arms were officially granted on June 6, 2002.

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

Literature : image provided by Sergio Horta