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District : Plains Wilhelms
District : Plains Wilhelms


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'''Origin/meaning :'''<br/>
===Official blazon===
The voided pall symbolises the two rivers and their confluence and separation in the municipality.<br>
The three roundels recall the fruit and vegetable marketing activities of the town. The two green ones also serve to recall the two golf courses nearby.<br>
The caduceus, the winged staff entwined by two snakes is,a well known symbol for signalling establishments and in this instance alludes to the signalling base at Vacoas-Phoenix.


The Phoenix at the top between the two bags of sugar is a canting element. Sugar is the main agricultural crop in the municipality.
===Origin/meaning===
The palm trees are those of the Vacoas and Phoenix variety and are, together with the Phoenix in the chief and crest, canting elements. The phoenix is flanked by two sugar cane branches, the main agricultural crop in the area.
The two palm trees in the crest are those of the Vacoas and Phoenix variety.


The motto is Copia et Concordia, meaning harmony and abundance.
The motto is Copia et Concordia, meaning harmony and abundance.
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[[Literature]] : scan from stamp
[[Literature]] : scan from stamp


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VACOAS-PHOENIX

District : Plains Wilhelms

Arms of Vacoas/Phoenix

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The palm trees are those of the Vacoas and Phoenix variety and are, together with the Phoenix in the chief and crest, canting elements. The phoenix is flanked by two sugar cane branches, the main agricultural crop in the area.

The motto is Copia et Concordia, meaning harmony and abundance.

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