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2:3 image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 Apr 2017
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain green field.
Source: Fornos de Algodres municipal webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 Apr 2017
Shield Or, a sheep statant Sable armed and eyed Gules, flanked by two eradicated ash trees Vert, issuant from base a mount Sable. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "CASAL VASCO".
Meaning:
The sheep is representing local stock-breeding and gastronomy. The ash trees are representing the two 100-years old trees in the centre of the village and the natural beauty of the village as well. The mount is symbolising the location on a mountain 552 metres above sea-level.
Source: Fornos de Algodres municipal webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 Apr 2017
Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 28 April 2005
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 Apr 2017
Casal Vasco Commune is one of the 12 communes of Fornos de Algodres Municipality; it had 227 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 6.7 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 Apr 2017
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