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It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain green field.
Source: Sérgio Horta´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 June 2024
Shield Or a weeping willow Vert eradicated between a grape bunch Purpure leafed Vert at dexter and an olive branch Vert fruited Sable at sinister. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with black inscription "SALGUEIRO DO CAMPO".
Meaning:
The weeping willow (Portuguese: salgueiro) is a canting element. The grape bunch is representing viticulture and the olive branch the production of olive oil, both being important local business lines.
Source: Sérgio Horta´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 June 2024
Published in Diário da República: II Série on 23 January 2024
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 June 2024
Salgueiro do Campo is one of the 19 communes of Castelo Branco Municipality; it had 891 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 30,3 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 15 Mar 2015
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