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Tinctures are Agent a Cross fleur-de-lys Vert, a brodure Gules. Mantling Vert doubled Argent. Crest a Eagle Sable. | |||
The Cross symbolises the Order of Aviz founded in Coimbra but King Afonso Henriques transferred it to Evora (Location of the HQ of Military Region South). | |||
The Eagle symbolises Aves = Wings alluding to the Order of Aviz. The Motto translates as "Vigilance and Fidelity". | |||
Military Region South was deactivated 2006. During 1970-1975 it was known as Military Region Evora and before that 3rd Military Region (1962-1970), 2nd Military Region (1960-1962) and | |||
4th military Region (1926-1960). | |||
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