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Last modified: 2015-11-10 by klaus-michael schneider
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![[Cabo da Praia commune]](../images/p/pt-pvtcp.gif)
2:3 image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Nov 2015
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain white field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Nov 2015
Shield Gules, issuant from base an embattled tower Argent masoned Sable with windows Azure, at dexter a wheat ear Or, at sinister a corn cob Or leaved Argent, in central chief a wheel Or bladed Argent. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black initials: "CABO DA PRAIA".
Meaning:
The bladed wheel is an attribute of St. Katherine.
Source: this webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Nov 2015
Cabo da Praia Commune is one of the 11 communes of the Praia da Vitória municipality (q.v.); it had 760 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 6.7 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Nov 2015
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