Last modified: 2016-05-17 by klaus-michael schneider
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It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain yellow field.
Source: here
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 4 May 2016
Shield Purpure with base wavy of Azure and Argent, issuanr from base a mount Argent, two grapevines Or leaved Argent ordered per fess, in chief a pair of keys crossed in saltire and tied Argent, the bendy one Or, the sinister bendy one Argent. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank)and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "ALVITO - S. PEDRO".
Meaning:
The pair of keys is an attribute of St. Peter, local patron saint and name giver of the commune.
Sources: Portuguese WIKIPEDIA and here
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 4 May 2016
Published in Diário da República: III Série on 29 June 2005
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 4 May 2016
São Pedro de Alvito Commune was one of the pre-2013 communes of Barcelos Municipality; it had 639 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 5.7 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 4 May 2016
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Klaus-Michael Schneider, 4 May 2016
Shield Azure, a bar wavy Argent charged with a barrulet wavy Azure, in chief two geese statant respectant Or, armed and eyed Gules, an eradicated corn plant Argent fruited Or. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "ALVITO - S. MARTINHO".
Sources: Portuguese WIKIPEDIA and this webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 4 May 2016
Published in Diário da República: III Série on 26 April 2006
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 4 May 2016
São Martinho de Alvito Commune was one of the pre-2013 communes of Barcelos Municipality; it had 451 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 1.3 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 4 May 2016
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain purple field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 4 May 2016
Shield Or, two grapevines Purpure leaved Vert set in fess, in chief a cross patty Gules charged with a Greek cross Argent, issuant from base a mountain Vert charged with a scallop Or. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "COUTO - BARCELOS".
Meaning:
The scallop is an attribute of St. James the Elder, the local patron saint. The cross is alluding to the Order of the Knights of Christ. The grapevines are representing viticulture.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 4 May 2016
Published in Diário da República: III Série on 20 October 2004
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 4 May 2016
Couto Commune was one of the pre-2013 communes of Barcelos Municipality; it had 348 iinhabitants in 2011 and covered 1.6 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 4 May 2016
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