Flag of Portugal at sea 1830-1910 (Portugal) STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

The Portuguese national flag as flown at sea between 1830 and 1910, with its royal coat of arms set in the centre of a navy and white field.

Visual Elements & Composition

The flag is split vertically into navy blue and white, and the coat of arms sits at the join in a clean, centred layout. The shield shows five blue escutcheons on a white field, bordered by gold castles on red, and is topped by a royal crown with pearls and a red velvet cap. Navy, white and crimson carry most of the colour, with small touches of gold in the crown and border. The flat vector style keeps each heraldic element crisp.

Meaning & Symbolism

The five escutcheons stand for the five wounds of Christ and the royal house that Portugal has kept in its arms for centuries. The gold castles recall the towns captured in the country's medieval reconquest, and the crown marks the monarchy. The design belongs to the decades of Portugal's maritime expansion in the nineteenth century, when this flag was carried on the country's ships and gives the piece its historical weight.

On the Kiss-Cut Sticker

A kiss-cut sticker is trimmed to the outline of the flag's heraldry, so the shield and crown stand out against the backing rather than sitting inside a square. It suits smooth, flat surfaces such as laptops, journals and windows, where the crest can be read clearly from close range.