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2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 26 Mar 2015
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain green field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 26 Mar 2015
Shield Or, in base a mountain issuant Vert, two keys Gules crossed per saltire tied Azure, in central chief across patty Gules charged with a Greek cross Argent. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black initials: "CALVELO".
Meaning:
The crossed keys are an attribute of St. Peter, the local patron saint. The cross is alluding to the Order of Christ.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 26 Mar 2015
Draft of flag and arms made by Carlos Alberto Mouteira Fernandes. Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 20 June 2001
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 26 Mar 2015
Calvelo Commune is one of the 39 communes of the Ponte de Lima municipality (q.v.); it had 689 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 4.9 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 26 Mar 2015
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