Last modified: 2017-03-18 by klaus-michael schneider
Keywords: espinho(mangualde) | stars(6) | rye(ear) | corn(cob) | grapevine |
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2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 10 Mar 2017
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain blue field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 Mar 2017
Shield Or; a bunch of six rye ears Vert, two corn cobs Or leaved Argent and a grapevine Argent leaved Vert; in chief six 5-point stars Azure ordered 3:3. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "ESPINHO - MANGUALDE".
Meaning:
The stars are representing the settlements, forming the commune. Their blue colour is symbolizing their riches of water. Corn and rye are representing agriculture. The grapevine is representing viticulture. The Dão Region is famous for its high quality vines. Finally the golden colour of the shield is representing the sun.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 Mar 2017
Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 12 March 2001
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 Mar 2017
Espinho Commune is one of the 12 communes of Mangualde Municipality; it had 984 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 15.3 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 Mar 2017
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