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2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 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 Vert, two winged hands Argent carrying a plaque Sable, in base two wheat ears Or tied of the same set in orle, in chief a cross patty Gules fimbriated Or and charged with a Greek cross Argent. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black initials: "LAJES - PRAIA DA VITÓRIA" or "VILA DAS LAJES - PRAIA DA VITÓRIA", as to be seen here.
Meaning:
The winged hands may allude to archangel St. Michael, the local patron saint. The plaque (Port.: laje) is a canting element. The wheat ears are representing agriculture. The cross is alluding to the Order of the Knights of Christ.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Nov 2015
Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 6 August 1997
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Nov 2015
Lajes Commune is one of the 11 communes of the Praia da Vitória Municipality; it had 3744 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 11.2 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Nov 2015
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