Last modified: 2016-03-26 by klaus-michael schneider
Keywords: vermoim(vila nova da famalicao) | base(embattled) | crown(marian) | corn(cob) |
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![[Vermoim (Vila Nova da Famalicão) commune]](../images/p/pt-vnfve.gif)
2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 25 Mar 2016
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain white field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Mar 2016
Shield Azure, three corn cobs Or leaved Argent ordered per fess, in chief a Marian crown Or, mural base Argent, masoned Sable and embattled. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black initials "VERMOIM - VILA NOVA DE FAMALICÃO".
Meaning:
Though looking like a Holy Spirit's crown the crown is denoted as Marian crown. St. Mary is local patron saint as Our Lady of the Rosary.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Mar 2016
Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 16 July 2004
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Mar 2016
Vermoim Commune is one of the 34 communes of Vila Nova da Famalicão Municipality; it had 2930 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 4.7 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Mar 2016
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