Last modified: 2017-02-12 by klaus-michael schneider
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It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain dark green field.
Sources: municipal webpage Porto de Mós and this photo
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 16 Feb 2017
Shield Argent, an eradicated pine tree Vert fruited Gules with tree gum Or dropping into a basin Gules, flanked by a jar Gules at dexter and a cogwheel Gules at sinister, in chief a sword Gules set in fess. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "CALVARIA DE CIMA".
Meaning:
The sword is reminding on the battle of nearby Aljubarrota. The tree is symbolizing economic activities such as limber mills and furniture factories and the exploitation of tree gum. The jar is representing pottery, the cogwheel industries.
Source: Ralf Hartemink's webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 16 Feb 2017
Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 2 August 2002
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 16 Feb 2017
Calvaria de Cima Commune is one of the ten communes of Porto de Mós Municipality; it had 2462 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 10.1 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 16 Feb 2017
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