The frontier county whose Vímara Peres founding reconquest boldness, Portucale river identity, and Afonso Henriques independence proclamation audacity made them the most ambitious community in the history of the Iberian Reconquista.
County of Portugal — the frontier territory carved from the Moorish borderlands by Vímara Peres in 868 whose counts, governing the land between the Minho and Douro rivers from their Portucale stronghold, built across two and a half centuries the most self-consciously distinct regional identity on the western Iberian frontier, the Portucalense nobility's fierce independence from Leonese overlordship culminating in Afonso Henriques's victory at the Battle of São Mamede in 1128 and his proclamation as the first King of Portugal in 1139 — the most consequential act of Iberian political self-determination in the entire history of the Reconquista. Their county, the territorial seed from which the most globally expansive maritime empire in the history of the world would grow, transformed the most westerly corner of Iberia into the launching pad for the Portuguese Age of Discovery. This interactive sweatshirt connects you to that Vímara Peres and Afonso Henriques legacy with a QR code linking to the full story.
HERITAG is a purpose-driven brand that celebrates cultural diversity and awareness. Wear and share your social identity and cultural heritage with a unique collection of interactive sweatshirts that carry historical flags of Portugal. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the proud history of Portugal.
Making products on demand instead of in bulk also helps reduce overproduction, and this quality sweatshirt is made especially for you as soon as you place an order.
Few more things to know about this sweatshirt: • Scannable QR code printed on the back for an interactive and fun experience • Designed to educate about a nation's proud history milestones and rich culture • Custom print-on-demand • 50% cotton, 50% polyester • Unisex regular fit, sturdy and warm, pre-shrunk soft-feel fabric • Double-needle stitched spandex collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and hem
