Coat of arms of Portugal
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The coat of arms of Portugal is the main heraldic insignia of Portugal. The present model was officially adopted on 30 June 1911, along with the present model of the Flag of Portugal. It is based on the coat of arms used by the Kingdom of Portugal since the Middle Ages. The coat of arms of Portugal is popularly referred as the Quinas (a quina being a group of five things).
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Armiger | Portuguese Republic |
Adopted | 30 June 1911 |
Shield | Argent, five escutcheons in cross azure each charged with as many plates in saltire, all within a bordure gules charged with seven golden triple-towered castles |
Motto | Esta é a ditosa Pátria minha amada ("This is my blissful beloved Fatherland") |
Other elements | Behind the shield, an armillary sphere between two laurel branches embowed Or bound together in base by a ribbon vert and gules. |
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