Vila Nova de Famalicão (city)

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VILA NOVA DE FAMALICÃO

District : Braga

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Official blazon:
Escudo de prata com uma faixa de negro com três romãs de ouro abertas de vermelho. Em chefe, dois cachos de uvas de verde realçados de prata, folhados e troncados a verde. Em contra-chefe, um cacho de uvas dos mesmos esmaltes. Coroa mural de cinco torres de prata. Listel com as letras a negro : " VILA NOVA DE FAMALICÃO ".

Origin/meaning :
The arms were officially granted on August 14, 1985 and before on November 21, 1935. The only difference is the crown, see below.

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

Freguesias in Vila Nova de Famalicão :

Literature : image send by Sergio Horta