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It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a field quartered of white and green.
Source: here
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 1 Apr 2017
Shield Vert; issuant from base a mount Sable, crowned by a throughout wall Argent masoned Sable, crowned by an embattled tower of the same, both having a window Gules, the tower is flanked by two swords Argent in pale hilted Or, in chief an inescutcheon Argent charged with a cross patty alisee Gules. Mural crown Argent with four visible towers (town rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "LONGROIVA".
Meaning:
The cross in inescutcheon is referring to the Order of the Templars.
Source: this webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 1 Apr 2017
Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: II Série on 3 July 2007
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 1 Apr 2017
Longroiva Commune is one of the 11 communes of Mêda Municipality; it had 286 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 41.2 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 1 Apr 2017
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