Last modified: 2015-10-25 by klaus-michael schneider
Keywords: nossa senhora das neves | plough | wheat(sheaf) | fleur-de-lis(white) |
Links: FOTW homepage |
search |
disclaimer and copyright |
write us |
mirrors
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain yellow field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 6 Sep 2015
Shield Vert, a plough Argent between three sheaves of wheat Or tied Gules ordered 2:1, in central chief a fleur-de-lis Argent. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black initials: "NOSSA SENHORA DAS NEVES - BEJA".
Meaning:
The fleur-de-lis is an attribute of Our Lady of the Snows, the local patron saint.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 6 Sep 2015
Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 21 June 2001
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 6 Sep 2015
Nossa Senhora das Neves Commune is one of the 12 communes of the Beja municipality (q.v.); it had 1747 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 53.1 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 6 Sep 2015
back to Beja Communes click here