Coat of arms of Madeira
| Coat of arms of the Madeira | |
|---|---|
| Armiger | Autonomous Region of Madeira |
| Adopted | 1978 |
| Crest | An Armillary sphere Or |
| Torse | Azure and Or |
| Shield | Azure a pale Or charged with the Cross of Christ |
| Supporters | Mediterranean monk seals (Monachus monachus) |
| Motto | Portuguese: Das Ilhas as Mais Belas e Livres |
| Other elements | Royal Helm Or |
| Earlier version(s) | The same as the current lesser arms of the Autonomous Region of Madeira |
| Use | Legislative Assembly of Madeira and Regional Government of Madeira |
The coat of arms of the Madeira consists of a shield azure a pale or charged with a Cross of Christ, with external elements. The shield was established by the Regional Decree 30/78/M of 12 September 1978. The external elements (supporters, crest and motto) were established by Regional Legislative Decree 11/91/M of 24 April 1991.