
This page is part of an mirror of © FOTW Flags Of The World website
This website is devoted to the science of vexillology (the study of flags).
All illustrations presented on this website serve exclusively to provide information in the context of vexillology.
The authors and hosts of this site explicitly distance themselfes from any symbols of unconstitutional organizations that may be depicted here.
Last modified: 2016-08-21 by klaus-michael schneider
Keywords: santana(portel) | fess(wavy) | book | fleur-de-lis(blue) | axe |
Links: FOTW homepage |
search |
disclaimer and copyright |
write us |
mirrors
2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 18 Aug 2016
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain yellow field.
Source: Portel municipal webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 Aug 2016
Shield Purpure, a fess wavy Argent, charged with a bar wavy Azure, in chief an open book Argent, charged with a fleur-de-lis Azure, in base two axes Argent crossed per saltire. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "SANTANA - PORTEL".
Meaning:
The axes are of that kind used by the peelers of cork oaks.
Source: Ralf Hartemink's webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 Aug 2016
Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 7 August 2007
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 Aug 2016
Santana Commune is one of the six communes of Portel Municipality; it had 542 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 41.9 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 Aug 2016
back to Portel Communes click here
Advertisement from our sponsor:
Bei Fahnenversand.de erhalten Sie eine Vielzahl an hochwertigen Flaggen, Pins und Aufnähern, zum Beispiel: