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*(it) D'argento un ometto con grucce moventesi verso destra, che tiene nella mano destra un rosario; sovrapposta alle spalle l'aquila tirolese. | *(it) D'argento un ometto con grucce moventesi verso destra, che tiene nella mano destra un rosario; sovrapposta alle spalle l'aquila tirolese. | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The arms are historical, and have never been officially granted. The first time similar arms were used was in 1328, when King Henry, count of Tyrolia granted a seal with a similar image; the cripple is placed above the Tyrolian eagle. In 1524 the cripple was shown as a monk and placed in front of the eagle. | The arms are historical, and have never been officially granted. The first time similar arms were used was in 1328, when King Henry, count of Tyrolia granted a seal with a similar image; the cripple is placed above the Tyrolian eagle. In 1524 the cripple was shown as a monk and placed in front of the eagle. | ||