Flag of the Couto Misto
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Flag
A flag is a piece of fabric with a distinctive design that is usually rectangular and used as a symbol, as a signaling device, or decoration. The term flag is also used to refer to the graphic design employed by a flag, or to its depiction in another medium.The first flags were used to assist...

 of the Couto Misto
, as described by the second to last head of state Delfim Modesto Brandão
Delfim Modesto Brandão
Delfim Modesto Brandão , also spelt with Spanish orthography as Delfín Modesto Brandón, was the second to last "Juiz" of the Couto Misto, taking office in January 1863, according to his memoirs, and followed by one last "Juiz" whose mandate ceased with the partition and formal annexation of the...

 in his memoirs, is formed by two vertical bands, one of white (hoist side) and one of blue.

The origin of the flag is unknown, even though it resembles the one used by Portugal between 1830 and 1910, with its colors inverted. Its square proportions could indicate an earlier origin.
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