Junqueira Commune (Portugal)

Freguesia de Junqueira, Concelho de Vale de Cambra, Distrito de Aveiro

Last modified: 2016-04-28 by klaus-michael schneider
Keywords: junqueira(vale de cambra) | sword | scales | lyre | rush |
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• About the flag
• Presentation of Junqueira

• Vale de Cambra Municipality
• Portugal

About the Flag

It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain green field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 6 Apr 2016

Shield Argent, a flamy sword Gules pointing downwards balancing a pair of scales Sable, flanked by two lyres Azure stringed Sable, the whole surrounded by two rushes Vert tied Gules in base. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "JUNQUEIRA - VALE DE CAMBRA".
Meaning:
Sword and scales are attributes of St. Michael, the local patron saint. The rushes (Port.: juncos) are probably canting elements.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 6 Apr 2016

Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 6 October 2000
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 6 Apr 2016

Presentation of Junqueira

Junqueira Commune is one of the seven communes of Vale de Cambra Municipality; it had 1067 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 17.2 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 6 Apr 2016

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