Coat of arms of Medellín (Colombia)
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The coat of arms of Medellín is the heraldic emblem that represents the Colombian city of Medellín, capital of the department of Antioquia. It has its origin in the concession of its use by King Charles II of Spain by means of the Royal Decree given in Madrid on March 31, 1678.[1] The escutcheon also recalled in some of its elements the ancient coat of arms of the Spanish town of Medellín, in Extremadura, from which the city takes its name.[2]
Coat of arms of Medellín | |
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Armiger | City and Municipality of Medellín |
Adopted | March 31, 1678 |
Shield | "In a field of azure, a round keep of gold, rounded and clarified of sable, charged with a shield of 15 pieces, 7 blue and 8 gold (arms of the house of Portocarrero), stamped with an ancient crown of gold, and surmounted, between its two turrets, by the image of Our Lady of Candelaria carrying the Child, in his left arm, and a candle in his right hand, with clouds rising from each canton."[note 1] |
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The coat of arms, together with the flag and the anthem, are recognized as official symbols of the municipality of Medellín according to Decree No. 151 of February 20, 2002.[3] In addition, the escutcheon as a symbol of the city is part of the institutional image of the municipal administration, which is why it is present in ceremonial acts, on official stationery, in street furniture or in public works, although there are different stylistic versions between the City Hall and the Municipal council.
The escutcheon was also adopted by other entities such as the Archdiocese of Medellín, differentiated by the archbishop's cross on the seal and the name of the archdiocese as the motto.[1] Likewise, the arms of the city are also present in the first quarter of the emblem of the University of Medellín.[4]