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![[Cardielos commune (until 2013)]](../images/p/pt-vctcs-cd.gif)
2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 19 Dec 2015
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain green field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 19 Dec 2015
Shield divided per fess, above Argent, a mountain issuant Vert crowned by an embattled tower Gules masoned Or with port and windows of the same, a winding path Argent leading to the port of the tower, beneath Argent a base wavy of Azure and Argent crowned by a sailing boat Sable rigged Argent. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black initials "CARDIELOS".
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 19 Dec 2015
Published in Diário da República: III Série on 25 May 1999
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 19 Dec 2015
Cardielos Commune was one of the pre-2013 communes of Viana do Castelo Municipality (q.v.); it had 1309 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 3.9 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 19 Dec 2015
![[Serreleis commune (until 2013)]](../images/p/pt-vctcs-sr.gif)
2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 19 Dec 2015
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain white field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 19 Dec 2015
Shield Gules with base wavy of Argent and Azure, issuant from base a boat Argent garnished Sable with its punt, a seat Or flanked by two flax plants Argent. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black initials "SERRELEIS".
Meaning:
The golden seat (cátreda) is a canting element. The commune's name is derived from the Latin words "sella" (= seat) and "regis" (= of the king). It refers to the origin of the commune and the golden colour is symbolizing richness, purity and imperial power. The flax plants are representing the importance of manufacturing linen in the past and today. The boat and punt are representing the former ferries, crossing the Lima River and transporting men, cattle and cargo until bridges had been erected. The base wavy is symbolizing Lima River. The shield's red colour is symbolizing force and vital energy of the locals, and also the protection of the socially disadvantaged.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 19 Dec 2015
Published in Diário da República: III Série on 29 November 1999
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 19 Dec 2015
Serreleis Commune was one of the pre-2013 communes of Viana do Castelo Municipality (q.v.); it had 1003 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 3.1 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 19 Dec 2015
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