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It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain yellow field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 24 May 2016
Shield Vert, a castle Or, masoned Sable, with port and windows of the same and three embattled towers, in chief two anvils Argent ordered per fess. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "FERREIROS - PÓVOA DE LANHOSO".
Meaning:
The anvils are a tool, used by smiths (Port: ferreiros). They are thus punning.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 24 May 2016
Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 7 February 1996
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 24 May 2016
Ferreiros Commune is one of the 22 communes of Póvoa de Lanhoso Municipality; it had 416 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 4.9 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 24 May 2016
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