Mechanised Brigade, Portuguese Army

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MECHANISED BRIGADE, PORTUGUESE ARMY

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Origin/meaning

The Shields are the so called Quinas from the Arms of Portugal, symbolises the defence of the Homeland. The Brodure indicate a Territorial Command. The Lion in the Crest alludes to the Army and it holding a morning star to indicated the destructive power of the Brigade's Armoured Vehicles.