Last modified: 2017-01-30 by klaus-michael schneider
Keywords: santiago maior(alandroal) | scallop | wheat(ear) | olive(branch) |
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Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Jan 2017
Shield Or semy of alternating wheat ears Vert and olive branches Vert fruited Sable, in centre a scallop Gules. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "SANTIAGO MAIOR - ALANDROAL".
Meaning:
The scallop is an attribute of St. James the Elder, name giver of the commune and local patron saint.
Source: this wbpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Jan 2017
Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 31 July 2006
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Jan 2017
Santiago Maior Commune is one of the four communes of Alandroal Municipality; it had 2205 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 113.0 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Jan 2017
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