Last modified: 2017-03-18 by klaus-michael schneider
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2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 12 Mar 2017
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain yellow field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 12 Mar 2017
Shield Vert, a fess Or semy of stones Sable, in chief a Paschal Lamb, in base a plough Or bladed Argent. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "S. JOÃO DA FRESTA".
Meaning:
The Paschal Lamb is an attribute of St. John the Baptist, local patron saint and name giver of the commune.
Source:
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 12 Mar 2017
Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 26 May 2004
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 12 Mar 2017
São João da Fresta Commune is one of the 12 communes of Mangualde Municipality; it had 208 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 7.5 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 12 Mar 2017
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