Last modified: 2016-06-29 by klaus-michael schneider
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![[Serzedelo (Guimarães) commune]](../images/p/pt-gmrsd.gif)
2:3 image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 June 2016
It is an untypical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a field gyronny of eight (should be (city rank) ) of green and white.
Source: Guimarães municipal webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 June 2016
Shield Vert with base wavy of Azure and Argent, 16 Latin crosslets Or ordered 7:6:2:1, the last three crosslets are flanked by a cogwheel Gules fimbriated Or at dexter, and a millstone Argent garnished Sable at sinister. Mural crown Argent with four(!) visible towers (town rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "SERZEDELO - GUIMARÃES".
Meaning:
The crosslets are alluding to the Festival of Crosses, which is celebrated every year on the first weekend in May. The crosses are made of oak, and the name of the commune is derived from Cerzedelo (= carvalho), which means "oak". The cogwheel is symbolizing economic progress. The millstone is representing former mills, having been the base of rural economy. The base wavy is representing the rivers Selho and Ave, which are passing the commune.
Source: Ralf Hartemink's webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 June 2016
![[Serzedelo (Guimarães) 1996 commune]](../images/p/pt-gmrsd4.gif)
2:3 image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 June 2016
It was a typical Portuguese communal flag, the sheet quartered of white and green with the same coat of arms as current flag.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 June 2016
Old flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 21 September 1996
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 June 2016
Serzedelo Commune is one of the 48 communes of Guimarães Municipality; it had 3680 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 5.1 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 June 2016
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