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2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 16 Feb 2017
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a field quartered of green and yellow.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 16 Feb 2017
Shield Vert, two tankards Or, flanked by rushes Or in four wreaths, in chief a pair of wings Argent. Mural crown Argent with four visible towers (town rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "JUNCAL - PORTO DE MÓS".
Meaning:
The commune's name "Juncal" is probably derived from "junco" (Latin: juncus). The wreath is thus a canting element. The pair of wings is representing St. Michael, the local patron saint.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 16 Feb 2017
Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 13 November 2000
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 16 Feb 2017
Juncal Commune is one of the ten communes of Porto de Mós Municipality; it had 3316 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 26.7 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 16 Feb 2017
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