Coat of arms of Madeira

Coat of arms of the Madeira
ArmigerAutonomous Region of Madeira
Adopted1978
CrestAn Armillary sphere Or
TorseAzure and Or
ShieldAzure a pale Or charged with the Cross of Christ
SupportersMediterranean monk seals (Monachus monachus)
MottoPortuguese: Das Ilhas as Mais Belas e Livres
Other elementsRoyal Helm Or
Earlier version(s)The same as the current lesser arms of the Autonomous Region of Madeira
UseLegislative 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.