Last modified: 2018-02-28 by klaus-michael schneider
Keywords: sao miguel de machede | arm | sword(flambant) | dragon |
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Klaus-Michael Schneider, 4 Feb 2018
Shield Argent, issuant from sinister base a dragon Sable, issuant from dexter chief an embowed arm Proper, tiercing the dragon's throat by a sword flambant Gules. Mural crown Argent with four visible towers (town rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "S. MIGUEL DE MACHEDE".
Meaning:
The arms are displaying part of St. Michael, name giver of the commune, recognisable by his attribute, the sword flambant, killing the dragon.
Source: this webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 4 Feb 2018
Arms emitted by Comissão de Heráldica da Associação dos Arqueólogos Portugueses (CHAAP) on 14 May 2002
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 4 Feb 2018
São Miguel de Machede Commune is one of the 12 communes of the Évora municipality; it had 794 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 81.5 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 29 Jan 2016
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