Military Flags
| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 1911 - | Regimental colours of the Portuguese Armed Forces | Equally divided in green and red with the national coat of arms enclosed by two yellow laurel shoots intersecting at their stems and bound by a white scroll bearing Camões's verse "Esta é a ditosa pátria minha amada" (English: "This is my beloved fortunate fatherland") as the motto. | |
| 30 June 1911 - | Naval jack of Portugal | A square with a green-bordered red field charged with the national coat of arms on the center. |
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