Last modified: 2015-07-03 by klaus-michael schneider
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It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain white field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015
Shield Azure, in base a mountain issuant Vert crowned by a windmill Proper. Mural crown Argent with four visible towers (town rank) and white scroll with inscription in black initials: "VILA DA MALVEIRA"
Source: communes webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015
Malveira Commune was one of the pre-2013 communes of Mafra Municipality (q.v.); it had 6493 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 9.8 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain white field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015
Shield Azure, golden scales held in balance by a flamy sword Argent. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black initials: "SÃO MIGUEL DE ALCAINÇA".
Meaning:
Sword and scales are attributes of St. Michael, the local patron saint and the commune's name giver.
Source: Information given to Sérgio Horta by Eduardo Lourenço Brito
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015
Draft of flag and arms made by Eduardo Lourenço Brito, published in Diário da República: III Série on 7 August 1998
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015
São Miguel de Alcainça Commune was one of the pre-2013 communes of Mafra Municipality (q.v.); it had 1764 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 7.1 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015
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