National Flag of Portugal Assembly – Custom 3D Printed Miniature Accessory Parts Pieces for Brick Block Figures

Custom Miniature Accessory Details

Item Name / Model: Miniature National Flag of Portugal Assembly Item Type: Handheld Accessory / Diorama Prop

Item Description: This is a single custom-crafted accessory assembly designed specifically for brick block figures and dioramas. The item is a highly detailed, miniature replica of the national flag of Portugal mounted on a pole.

• Flag Component: The flag features an unequal vertical bicolour design, with dark green at the hoist (flagpole side) and a wider band of red on the fly (outer edge). Centered over the boundary between the green and red bands is the highly detailed national coat of arms, which consists of a yellow armillary sphere superimposed with the traditional Portuguese shield (featuring a red border with yellow castles and a white inner shield with five smaller blue shields). The surface has a smooth, printed finish that clearly captures the intricate emblem.

• Hardware & Fit: The flag piece is firmly secured to a standard cylindrical black flagpole using two specialized grey clip attachments. The diameter of the black pole is perfectly scaled to snap securely into the C-shaped hand of a standard block character, allowing them to hold it as a standard-bearer or flag raiser. (Note: The square grey base plate shown at the bottom is typically a display stand and can be detached so the figure can actually hold the pole in field dioramas).

Historical Background: This accessory accurately replicates the national flag of the Portuguese Republic (commonly referred to as the Bandeira das Quinas). The design was officially adopted on June 30, 1911, following the republican revolution of 1910 that overthrew the Portuguese monarchy. The colors break away from the traditional blue and white of the monarchy, bringing in heavily symbolic republican colors: the green represents the hope of the nation, and the red represents the blood of those who died defending it. The central emblem is rich in history; the armillary sphere honors Portugal’s pioneering role in the Age of Discovery and maritime exploration during the 15th and 16th centuries. The overlying shield represents the nation’s founding victories, specifically the legendary Battle of Ourique where the five blue shields symbolize the five Moorish kings defeated by the first King of Portugal, Afonso I. This custom miniature piece is an excellent accessory for builders looking to construct modern European dioramas, historical maritime scenes, international diplomatic settings, or NATO military displays.