Batalha

About the place: Batalha is a municipality located in the interior of the state of Alagoas in the Northeast Region of Brazil. Situated along the Ipanema River, it is known for its cattle ranching and dairy production.

Flag Description: The flag consists of a red field attached to a golden pole topped with a lancehead and adorned with red and silver cords with tassels. In the center of the red field is the municipal coat of arms. The shield features a red cross dividing the field into four silver quarters. At the intersection of the cross is a depiction of Our Lady with the Infant Jesus in blue and silver vestments with a gold halo. The silver quarters feature bottony crosses: green in the upper left and lower right quarters (viewer's perspective), and red in the upper right and lower left quarters. The shield is crowned with a silver mural crown with four visible towers, and below it is a white scroll with the black inscription 'VILA DA BATALHA'. The edges of the flag are bordered with a twisted red and silver cord.

Symbolism: The red field and red cross refer to the municipality's name ('Batalha' means 'battle' in Portuguese) and commemorate historical conflicts in the region. The depiction of the Virgin Mary at the center of the cross represents the patron saint of the municipality, Our Lady of Penha (Nossa Senhora da Penha). The bottony crosses symbolise the Christian faith of the populace. The silver mural crown indicates the municipality's urban status, and the scroll reads 'VILA DA BATALHA', reflecting the town's historical title.