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Riedholz commune (Solothurn canton, Switzerland)

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Riedholz

[Flag of Riedholz] image by Pascal Gross

Or a Fir Tree eradicated Vert.
Željko Heimer, 24 October 2002

[Ried comes from the older Riet which means "land cleared from trees". This and Holz (wood[s]) make the emblem canting]

See also:   ERADICATED in Dictionary of Vexillology

Niederwil (until 31 December 2010)

[Flag of Niederwil] image by Pascal Gross

Azure a Gypsum-pounder, consisting of a Crankshaft, with three Rammers over seven calcareous Stones all Argent.
Jarig Bakker, 21 October 2002

[The emblem refers to the plaster mill of the 17th and 18th century, which processed the gypsum mined in Günsberg]

On 1 January 2024 Niederwil became part of Riedholz.