Berbenno di Valtellina

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BERBENNO DI VALTELLINA

Region: Lombardia
Province : Sondrio

Official blazon
Italian	Partito: nel primo d'azzurro alla rupe scoscesa di verde, sormontata da una stella a cinque raggi d'argento; nel secondo pure d'azzurro, alla chiesa vista in prospettiva d'argento con la facciata e il campanile a sinistra, sormontata da una stella similare; l'insieme è fondato sulla campagna di verde; al capo appuntato e ritorndato d'argento, carico di una colomba sorante d'azzurro.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms are known since the 16th or 17^th century. The pigeon in the upper part is the symbol of the local patron saint, St. Maria Assunta. The arms further show the local church and an indication on the mountainous terrain. The two stars most likely are derived from the arms of Pio Rajna of Sondrio, who used six-pointed stars in his arms.

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