History of the Municipal Coat of Arms of Serradifalco

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The municipal coat of arms encapsulates, at a glance, this dual natural and historical identity.

A large shield divided into two sections features, in the first field of blue, two overlapping golden chestnut burrs, symbolizing the native vegetation and the richness of the undergrowth. In the second field, divided silver and blue, a diagonal green band supports a natural-colored falcon in flight, representing the power and vigilance typical of the bird of prey that gives the town its name. The blue of the upper field evokes the clear sky under which the falcons soared, while the silver and green of the lower field recall the agricultural and forest resources that sustained the local economy for centuries. The emblem is completed by the external ornaments typical of Italian municipalities: a silver mural crown, a turreted crown recalling the ancient fortified defenses, and intertwined oak and laurel branches at the base, symbolizing strength, victory, and continuity.

This coat of arms, officially adopted by the municipal administration, appears on banners, official documents, and entrance plaques to the town, serving as a visual manifesto of a community that, while looking toward progress, maintains an unbroken connection with its land and the falcons that once dominated it.