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2:3, image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 17 June 2024
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain blue field.
Source: Sérgio Horta´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 17 June 2024
Shield Argent three wheat ears Vert tied Gules in fan, in orle seven heraldic fountains, three on either flanch and one on central base point. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and short white scroll, in Bérnard Guedes style, with black inscription "ROSAIS".
Meaning:
The heraldic fountains are a representation of the Park of the Seven Fountains. The ears are symbolising the rich soil and the importance of agriculture.
Source: Hiperglobal webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 17 June 2024
Published in Diário da República: III Série on 16 May 2003,
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 17 June 2024
Rosais is one of the six communes of Velas Municipality. It had 743 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 24,44 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 17 June 2024
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