Shield quartered, 1st quarter Argent parted by a cross Gules in centre charged with fleur-de-lis Argent, 2nd quarter Gules two intertwined annulets Or in pale, 3rd quarter Gules a 6-spokes wheel Argent, 4th quarter Or a fess dancetty Gules, orle of 14 segments alternating of Sable and Argent,
Meaning:
The red cross displays the arms of the Archbishopric of Trier, the former ruler. The fleur-de-lis is an attribute of St. Mary and alluding to the devotion to her in Eberhard-Klausen. The annulets are taken from the arms of the Cistercian Himmerod Monastery, symbolising that concord makes little things grow. The wheel is symbolising peddling as former business line. The fess dancetty displays the arms of the Counts of Manderscheid. The tinctures of the orle are those of Preußen
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 July 2023

Flag, banner and arms were approved on 8 November 2016 by the county administration.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 July 2023

Wittlich-Land Associated Municipality / (Verbandsgemeinde Wittlich-Land) 1968 - 2014

Wittlich-Land Associated Municipality Flag 1968 - 2014

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image by Jörg Majewski, 20 Nov 2009

It was a white-red horizontal bicolour. The arms were in canton on the white stripe.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 July 2023

Wittlich-Land Associated Municipality Banner 1968 - 2014

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image by Jörg Majewski, 20 Nov 2009

It was a white-red vertical bicolour. The arms were in canton on the white stripe.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 20 Nov 2009

Wittlich-Land Associated Municipality Coat of Arms 1968 - 2014

Shield Or a 6-spokes wheel Gules; mantled, at dexter Argent parted by a cross Gules in centre charged with fleur-de-lis Argent, at sinister two intertwined keys Argent in pale, orle of 14 segments alternating of Sable and Argent.
Meaning:
Cross and fleur-de-lis are representing the dissolved Hetzerath Associated Municipality. The red cross displays the arms of the Archbishopric of Trier, the former ruler. The fleur-de-lis is an attribute of St. Mary and alluding to the devotion to her in Eberhard-Klausen. The keys are representing the dissolved former Wittlich-Land Associated Municipality. They had also been part of the city arms of Wittlich. The wheel is representing the dissolved Binsfeld Associated Municipality, where it had been displayed in counterchanged tinctures. The orle is symbolising the status of an associated municipality.
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 July 2023

Flag and banner were approved on 7 January 2000. The arms were approved on 5 May 1971 by district governor (Regierungspräsident) pf Trier. The symbols were abolished on 1 July 2014.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 July 2023

Altrich Municipality

Altrich Flag

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image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

It is an armourial flag (banner of arms).
Source: Klaus Günther:"Neue Flaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz" in "Der Flaggenkurier Nr.40/2014", pp.15-19
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

Altrich Coat of Arms

Shield parted per pale, at dexter Gules a saltire Argent, at sinister Argent three torteaux ordered 2:1.
Meaning:
The saltire is an atrribute of St. Andrew, the local patron saint. A local court seal from 1764 displayed the complete saint. The red discs are taken from the arms of the Knights of Altrich, who lived in the village in the 14th century. The tinctures red and white are those of the Archbishopric of Trier, the former ruler.
Source: Klaus Günther:"Neue Flaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz" in "Der Flaggenkurier Nr.40/2014", pp.15-19
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

The flg was approved on 23 December 2010. The arms were approved on 19 April 1971.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

Arenrath Municipality

Arenrath Flag

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image by Klaus-Michael Schneider,

The flag is parted by a white ascending diagonal line of red on upper hoist and green on lower fly. The arms are in centre.
Source: facebook of firefighter volunteers
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

Arenrath Coat of Arms

Shield parted by a stepped bar Argent, above Vert a grain stalk Or with three ears, beneath Gules a beggar´s arm Argent holding a bowl Or
Meaning:
The stepped bar, bowl and arm are attributes of St. Alexius of Edessa, the local patron saint, who is depicted as beggar under a staircase. The ears and the green colour are symbolising agriculture and forest clearance. The colours red and white are those of the Archbishopric of Trier, the former ruler.
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

The date of approval of the flag is unknown. The arms were approved in 1982.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

Bergweiler Municipality

Bergweiler Banner

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image by Jörg Majewski, 21 Nov 2009

It is a white-red vertical bicolour with arms in canton on the white stripe.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 21 Nov 2009

Bergweiler Coat of Arms

Shield parted per fess, above Sable a demi-lion rampant issuant Argent crowned Or, beneath chequered of Argent and Gules.
Meaning:
Until 1789 the village, which belonged to a namesake lordship, was ruled by the Barons of Warsberg as reeves of the Counts of Sponheim. The upper half is taken from the arms of the barons and the lower half displays the arms of the counts.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

The banner was approved on 26 June 1991. The arms were approved on 4 October 1967 by Minister of Interior of Rheinland-Pfalz.
Jörg Majewski, 21 Nov 2009

Bettenfeld Municipality

Bettenfeld Flag

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image by Jörg Majewski, 30 Oct 2009

The flag is parted of red at top and bottom and blue at hoist and fly by a white saltire. The arms are in centre.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 30 Oct 2009

Bettenfeld Coat of Arms

The arms are parted into six fields by chevron reversed and fess wavy, above right and left Gules, above in centre Argent two triangles Gules in pale, beneath right Argent an inescutcheon Gules, beneath in centre Azure, beneath left Argent a crosslet patty Gules.
Meaning:
The blue field is a representation of the maar lake of the Mosenberg, a former volcano. The inescutcheon is symbolising that the village belonged to the Lordship of Malberg. The crosslet is an attribute of St. John the Baptist, the local patron saint. The triangles are taken from an old local court seal. They form a "B" as first letter of the village name.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

The flag was approved on 1 August 1986. The arms were adopted on 5 July 1983 by the local council.
Jörg Majewski, 30 Oct 2009

Binsfeld Municipality

Binsfeld Flag

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image by Jörg Majewski, 21 Nov 2009

It is a blue-white-blue horizontal triband with arms shifted to top. The upper blue stripe is parted by white stripes continuing the red stripes on shield. The lower blue stripe is parted by a horizontal white stripe.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 21 Nov 2009

Binsfeld Banner

image by Jörg Majewski, 21 Nov 2009

It is a blue-white-blue horizontal triband with arms shifted to top. The upper blue stripe is parted by white stripes continuing the red stripes on shield. The lower blue stripe is parted by a horizontal white stripe. Flag and banner only differ in ratio.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 21 Nov 2009

Binsfeld Coat of Arms

Shield parted per fess, above Argent parted by a centred cross Gules, beneath Gules a 6-spokes wheel Or.
Meaning:
Binsfeld adopted the arms of the former namesake associated municipality without its green orle. The upper half displays the arms of the Archbishopric of Trier, the former ruler. The wheel is symbolising agriculture and peddling as important former business lines.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

The date of approval of flag and banner is unknown. The arms were approved on 14 January 1980 by district governor (Regierungspräsident) of Trier.
Jörg Majewski, 21 Nov 2009

Bruch Municipality

Bruch Banner

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image by Jörg Majewski, 22 Nov 2009

It is a red-white vertical bicolour with arms shifted to top.
Source: Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 22 Nov 2009

Bruch Coat of Arms

Shield bendy of six of Or and Gules a castle Argent with open gate and roofs Azure.
Meaning:
The beny shield displays the arms of the Barons of Bruch, the castle is a representation of their ancestral seat, where the family lived since the 12th century.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

The banner is in use since 1986. The arms were approved on 24 March 1983 by district governor (Regierungspräsident) of Trier.
Jörg Majewski, 22 Nov 2009

Dodenburg Municipality

Dodenburg Flag

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image by Klaus-Michael Schneider,

It is a white horizontal monocolour with centred arms.
Source: this online catalogue

Dodenburg Coat of Arms

Shield parted per bend sinister, above right Argent a wyvern volant Gules, beneath left barry of ten of Argent and Azure.
Meaning:
The dexter part displays the arms of the Imperial Counts of Kesselstadt, an important family of local noblemen. The bars are symbolising that the village belonged to the Duchy of Luxemburg.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

The flag is in use without approval. The arms were adopted on 19 October 1981 by the local council.
Klaus-Michael Schneider,

Dreis Municipality

Dreis Banner

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image by Jörg Majewski, 22 Nov 2009

It is a black-yellow vertical bicolour with arms shifted to top.
Source: Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 22 Nov 2009

Dreis Coat of Arms

Shield Or a double-headed eagle Sable nimbed Gules, on his breast a Latin cross Argent charged in its centre with a hand of oath proper.
Meaning:
The arms are based on a local court seal from 1722. Cross and hand are traditional local elements, alluding to the local cognisance.
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

The date of approval of the banner is unknown. The arms were approved on 20 March 1962 by Minister of Interior of Rheinland-Pfalz.
Jörg Majewski, 22 Nov 2009

Eckfeld Municipality

Eckfeld Flag

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image by Jörg Majewski, 30 Oct 2009

It is a red-yellow horizontal bicolour with centred arms.
Source: Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 30 Oct 2009

Eckfeld Coat of Arms

Shield Or a fess dancetty Gules, over all a pile Sable charged with a coronet Or above and three grain ears of the same below.
Meaning:
The arms are those of the Counts of Manderscheid, former local rulers with an additional punning pile, representing a corner (German: Ecke) and a field (German: Feld), represented by the grain ears. The coronet is symbolising that the village originally had been a royal possession.
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

The date of approval of the banner is unknown.
Jörg Majewski, 30 Oct 2009

Eisenschmitt Municipality

Eisenschmitt Banner

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image by Jörg Majewski, 31 Oct 2009

It is a white vertical monocolour with arms shifted to top.
Source: Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 31 Oct 2009

Eisenschmitt Coat of Arms

Shield Gules a couple of intertwined initials "I" and "S", mantled Or, at dexter a fess dancetty Gules, at sinister hammer and pliers both Sable in saltire.
Meaning:
The initials display the trade mark of the local ironworks from the 16th century. The tinctures red and white are those of the Lordship of Malberg, to which the village belonged until the end of the 18th century. The dexter half of the mantle displays the arms of the Counts of Manderscheid, to which the area historically belonged. The tools are representing the ironworks as important business line for centuries.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

The date of approval of the banner is unknown. The arms were approved on 25 April 1986.
Jörg Majewski, 31 Oct 2009

Gipperath Municipality

Gipperath Banner

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image by Jörg Majewski, 31 Oct 2009

It is a horizontal 4-stripes banner white-green-white-red with ratio 1:5:11:1 and arms shifted to top.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 31 Oct 2009

Gipperath Coat of Arms

Shield Vert an oak twig Or with two leaves and one acorn; mantled Argent, at dexter parted by a centred cross Gules, at sinister a fleur-de-lis of the same.
Meaning:
Gipperath belonged to the Benedictine Imperial Abbey of Echternach and was acquired in 1179 by the Archbishopric of Trier. The cross is representing the archbishopric, the fleur-de-lis the imperial abbey. The twig is representing a local oak grove aged 200 years.
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

The banner was approved on 18 August 1998. The arms were adopted on 8 July 1998 by the local council.
Jörg Majewski, 31 Oct 2009

Gladbach Municipality

Gladbach Banner

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image by Jörg Majewski, 23 Nov 2009

It is a white-red vertical bicolour with arms in canton on the white stripe.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 23 Nov 2009

Gladbach Coat of Arms

Shield Azure a crozier issuant Or in pale flanked by two morions Argent, base wavy Or charged with a fess wavy Gules.
Meaning:
The crozier is reminding on St. Willibrord, patron saint of the local chapel, furthermore to the close relationships to the Benedictine Imperial Abbey of Echternach. The morions are reminding on Theoderich of Esch, who lived in the village around 1278. The tinctures red and silver are those of the Archbishopric of Trier. The base is punning, as the name of the village means "shining creek".
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

The banner was approved on 12 November 1992. The arms were adopted on 6 June 1983 by the local council.
Jörg Majewski, 23 Nov 2009

Greimerath in Eifel Municipality

Greimerath Banner

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image by Jörg Majewski, 1 Nov 2009

It is a white-blue horizontal bicolour with ratio of stripes 2:3 and arms shifted to top.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 1 Nov 2009

Greimerath Coat of Arms

Shield parted per fess, above Sable a dragon issuant Argent armed Gules, beneath Argent two mattocks Azure in saltire.
Meaning:
The dragon is an attribute of St. George, the local patron saint. The lower half is symbolising forest clearance in the Medieval and is alluding to the suffix "rath".
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

The banner was approved on 10 December 1993. The arms were approved on 6 August 1993 by State Archive Koblenz.
Jörg Majewski, 1 Nov 2009

Großlittgen Municipality

Großlittgen Banner

image by Jörg Majewski, 1 Nov 2009

It is a red-white horizontal bicolour with arms slightly shifted to bottom.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 1 Nov 2009

Großlittgen Coat of Arms

Shield Or a crowned lion rampant Sable; mantled Gules, at dexter a sword Argent in bend sinister, at sinister two intertwined annulets Or in pale, chief Argent parted by a centred cross Gules.
Meaning:
The chief displays the arms of the Archbishopric of Trier, to which the village belonged between 1341 and the end of the 18th century. The lion is that one of the Counts of Luxemburg, as the local Knights of Litiche had been relatives of the counts. The knights gained the village as a fiefdom of the counts in the 12th century. The counts owned the village until 1341. The sword is an attribute of St. Martin of Tour, the local patron saint. The annulets are alluding to the Cistercian Himmelrod Monastery, which was incorporated into the village in 1802, after it had played an important role for more than 850 years.
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

Flag and banner were approved on 19 January 1989. The arms were approved on 11 June 1987 by State Archive Koblenz.
Jörg Majewski, 1 Nov 2009

Hasborn Municipality

Hasborn Flag

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image by Jörg Majewski, 2 Nov 2009

It is a black-yellow horizontal bicolour with centred arms.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 2 Nov 2009

Hasborn Coat of Arms

Shield parted per fess, above Or a demi-eagle Sable armed and tongued Gules, beneath Azure on oak twig Or with three leaves and one acorn.
Meaning:
Hasborn was owned by the Barons of Wiltberg, also being imperial knights, until the end of feudalism. This is symbolised by the differentiated one headed imperial eagle. The lower half is representing a local oak grove, a natural monument aged 300 years.
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

The flag was approved on 20 December 1989. The arms were approved on 15 December 1988 by State Archive Koblenz.
Jörg Majewski, 2 Nov 2009

Hetzerath Municipality

Hetzerath Banner

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image by Jörg Majewski, 23 Nov 2009

It is a white vertical monocolour with arms shifted to top. Under the shield is a inscription in black initials "HETZERATH".
Source: Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 23 Nov 2009

Hetzerath Coat of Arms

Shield barry of ten of Azure and Argent parted by a centred cross Gules in centre charged with a fleur-de-lis Argent.
Meaning:
The arms are those of the former Amt-Hetzerath Associated Municipality without the blue orle. The red cross is alluding to the Archbishopric of Trier, the blue bars to the Duchy of Luxemburg. Archbishops and dukes had been former rulers. The fleur-de-lis is an attribute of Our Lady of Sorrows, patron saint of the pilgrimage church in Eberhards-Klausen.
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

The date of approval of the banner is unknown. The arms were approved on 13 February 1979 by district governor (Regierungspräsident) of Trier.
Jörg Majewski, 23 Nov 2009

Hupperath Municipality

Hupperath Banner

image by Jörg Majewski, 24 Nov 2009

The arms are shifted to top, above from their line of partition it is a green-white-green vertical triband, below a white-green-white vertical triband. The ratio of stripes is 2:7:2.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 24 Nov 2009

Hupperath Coat of Arms

Shield parted per fess, above Vert a Latin cross Argent suurounded by an attire of the same, beneath Argent two mattocks Sable bladed Azure in saltire.
Meaning:
The upper half displays attributes of St. Hubert, the local patron saint. The lower half is symbolising forest clearance in the Medieval and alluding to the suffix "rath".
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

The banner was approved on 12 October 2001. The arms were approved on 27 January 1966 by district governor (Regierungspräsident) of Trier.
Jörg Majewski, 24 Nov 2009

Karl in Eifel Municipality

Karl Flag

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image by Jörg Majewski, 2 Nov 2009

It is a red-yellow horizontal bicolour with arms shifted to top and slightly to fly.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 2 Nov 2009

Karl Coat of Arms

Shield Gules a 6-spokes wheel Argent; mantled, at dexter Argent parted by a cross Gules, at sinister Or parted by a bend Gules.
Meaning:
The wheel is symbolising agriculture. The dexter part of the mantle displays the arms of the Archbishopric of Trier, the former ruler for centuries. The sinister half displays the arms of the Margraviate of Baden. Both symbols can be found on an architectural sclupture in the local church tower, which had been built during the rule of Elector and Archbishop Johann of Baden (1456 - 1503).
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

The flag was approved on 13 July 1988. The arms were approved on 9 July 1985 by district governor (Regierungspräsident) of Trier.
Jörg Majewski, 2 Nov 2009

Klausen Municipality

Klausen Banner

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image by Jörg Majewski, 24 Nov 2009

It is a blue-yellow vertical bicolour with arms in canton on the blue stripe.
Source: Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 24 Nov 2009

Klausen Coat of Arms

Shield Or a fleur-de-lis Azure with knot Vert and a cross-shaped blossom at its top.
Meaning:
The charges are alluding to a local Gothic church and the devotion to St. Mary, its patron saint.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

The date of approval of the banner is unknown.
Jörg Majewski, 24 Nov 2009

Landscheid Municipality

Landscheid Banner

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image by Jörg Majewski, 25 Nov 2009

It is a white-red vertical bicolour with centred arms.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 25 Nov 2009

Landscheid Coat of Arms

Shield parted per pale, at dexter Or a crozier Azure in bend, at sinister Gules a 6-spokes wheel Or.
Meaning:
The crozier is an attribute of St. Gertrud of Nivelles, the local patron saint. The wheel is symbolising agriculture and peddling and furthermore representing the former municipality of Niederkail.
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

The banner was approved on 22 July 1991. The arms were approved on 5 December 1980 by district governor (Regierungspräsident) of Trier.
Jörg Majewski, 25 Nov 2009

Laufeld Municipality

Laufeld Banner

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image by Jörg Majewski, 3 Nov 2009

It is a yellow-red vertical bicolour with centred arms.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 3 Nov 2009

Laufeld Coat of Arms

Shield parted per pale, at dexter Azure a belfry Argent with spire Sable, at sinister Argent a cross fleury Gules, base Or a fess dancetty Gules.
Meaning:
The cross is taken from the arms of the Benedictine Imperial Abbey of Echternach, which acquired the village in 1148. The base displays the arms of the Counts of Manderscheid, who ruled the village from the 14th century until the end of the 18th century. They also built the local church with a defence tower around 1500.
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

The banner was approved on 11 November 1986. The arms were approved on 8 February 1983 by State Archive Koblenz.
Jörg Majewski, 3 Nov 2009

Manderscheid City

Manderscheid Flag

2:3 image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023
2:3 image by Jörg Majewski, 3 Nov 2009

It is a red-yellow horizontal bicolour with centred arms (see left image above) or without arms (see right image above)
Source: Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 3 Nov 2009

Manderscheid Coat of Arms

Shield Or a fess dancetty Gules.
Meaning:
The Barons of Manderscheid-Kerpen granted city rights in 1332, but later Manderscheid had just been a market town and seat of a district (German: Amt) of the Archbishopric of Trier. The local upper castle was owned by the archbishopric since the 12th century. The city arms are based on local seals, which displayed the fess dancetty from the family arms of the Counts of Manderscheid on a shield crested by a crown. A court seal of the county from 1703 did not display the family arms but St. Hubert instead.
Source: Stadler 1966, p.44
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

Flag and arms are traditional.
Jörg Majewski, 3 Nov 2009

Meerfeld Municipality

Meerfeld Banner

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image by Jörg Majewski, 3 Nov 2009

It is a red-white-red vertical triband with ratio of stripes 1:5:1 and centred arms on the white stripe.
Source: Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 3 Nov 2009

Meerfeld Coat of Arms

Shield parted per bend sinister, above right Gules a procession cross issuant Argent, beneath left Argent an inescutcheon Gules, base wavy Azure.
Meaning:
The base is a representation of the local maar lake. The inescutcheon is the heraldic symbol of the Lordship of Malberg, to which the Lordship of Meerfeld belonged. The cross is an attribute of St. John the Baptist, the local patron saint. The tinctures red, silver and blue are those of the Dukes of Luxemburg, who had been former sovereigns.
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

The date of approval of the banner is unknown. The arms were approved on 21 April 1984 by State Archive Koblenz.
Jörg Majewski, 3 Nov 2009

Minderlittgen Municipality

Minderlittgen Banner

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image by Jörg Majewski, 25 Nov 2009

It is a red banner with centred arms dicvided by white stripes continuing the red lines on shield.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 25 Nov 2009

Minderlittgen Coat of Arms

Shield parted per pale, at dexter Argent parted by a cross Gules in centre charged with a fleur-de-lis Argent, at sinister Argent two pales Gules and a canton Azure.
Meaning:
The red cross displays the arms of the Archbishopric of Trier, the former ruler. The fleur-de-lis is an attribute of St. Mary, the local patron saint. The sinister half displays the arms of the Counts of Runkel, important manorial lords, who also held partially the local cognisance.
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

The banner was approved on 9 December 1995. The arms were approved on 24 November 1966 by district governor (Regierungspräsident) of Trier.
Jörg Majewski, 25 Nov 2009

Niederöfflingen Municipality

Niederöfflingen Flag

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image by Jörg Majewski, 4 Nov 2009

It is a red-white horizontal bicolour with arms shifted to top and hoist.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 4 Nov 2009

Niederöfflingen Coat of Arms

Shield Azure a fountain Argent with basin Or; mantled Argent, at dexter parted by a cross Gules, at sinister a fleur-de-lis Gules.
Meaning:
The fleur-de-lis is representing the Benedictine Imperial Abbey of Echternach, which ceded the village in 1179 to the Archbishopric of Trier, represented by the red cross. The fountain is symbolising St. Edeltrudis, the local patron saint. Her fountain is a place of pilgrimage.
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

The flag was approved on 13 November 1989. The arms were approved on 9 April 1986 by State Archive Koblenz.
Jörg Majewski, 4 Nov 2009

Niederscheidweiler Municipality

Niederscheidweiler Banner

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image by Jörg Majewski, 4 Nov 2009

It is a red-yellow vertical bicolour with centred arms.
Source: Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 4 Nov 2009

Niederscheidweiler Coat of Arms

Shield Gules a Latin cross Argent surrounded by an attire of the same; mantled, at dexter Argent parted by a cross Gules, at sinister Or a crozier issuant Sable.
Meaning:
The dexter half of the mantle displays the arms of the Archbishopric of Trier, to which the village belonged until the end of the 18th century. The crozier is alluding to the Prüm Imperial Abbey, to which the village belonged before. Cross and attire are attributes of St. Hubert, the local patron saint.
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2023

The date of approval of the banner is unknown. The arms were approved on 5 June 1992 by State Archive Koblenz.
Jörg Majewski, 4 Nov 2009

Oberöfflingen Municipality

Oberöfflingen Flag

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image by Jörg Majewski, 5 Nov 2009

It is a red-white horizontal bicolour with centred arms.
Source: Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 5 Nov 2009

Oberöfflingen Banner

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image by Jörg Majewski, 5 Nov 2009

It is a red-white vertical bicolour with centred arms.
Source: Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 5 Nov 2009

Oberöfflingen Coat of Arms

Shield parted per fess, above Gules a cross fleury Argent, beneath bendy of seven of Argent and Gules.
Meaning:
The cross is taken from the arms of the Benedictine Imperial Abbey of Echternach, to which the village belonged since the times of Karl the Great. The lower half displays the arms of the Lords of Ufflingen, known by a seal of Henrich of Ufflingen from 1451. Ufflingen had been also the old name of the village.
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 July 2023

Flag and banner are in use since 1985. The arms were approved on 29 April 1982 by State Archive Koblenz.
Jörg Majewski, 5 Nov 2009

Oberscheidweiler Municipality

Oberscheidweiler Banner

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image by Jörg Majewski, 6 Nov 2009

It is a white banner parted by an embowed blue tapering saltire. The arms are in centre.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 6 Nov 2009

Oberscheidweiler Coat of Arms

Shield Azure a horn Or; mantled Argent, at dexter parted by a cross Gules, at sinister a fleur-de-lis Gules.
Meaning:
The fleur-de-lis is representing the Augustinetine Springiersbach Convent, to which the village was donated in 1193 by Emperor Heinrich IV. The cross displays the arms of the Archbishopric of Trier, as the village belonged to one of its court districts. The horn is alluding to a coaching inn operated by the Princes of Thurn and Taxis, which existed since 1860.
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 July 2023

The banner was approved on 30 September 1993. The arms were approved on 25 June 1992 by State Archive Koblenz.
Jörg Majewski, 6 Nov 2009

Osann-Monzel Municipality

Osann-Monzel Banner

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image by Jörg Majewski, 26 Nov 2009

It is a banner of arms.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 26 Nov 2009

Osann-Monzel Coat of Arms

Shield parted per pale; at dexter Argent parted by a cross Gules; at sinister parted per fess, above Or a fess dancetty Gules, beneath Vert a bunch of grapes Or flanked by two grain ears of the same in chevron reversed.
Meaning:
The dexter half displays the arms of the Archbishopric of Trier, to which the village belonged for centuries. The upper dexter quarter displays the arms of the Counts of Manderscheid-Blankenheim, who had been important manorial lords and also held the local cognisance. Grapes and grain are representing viticulture and agriculture.
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 July 2023

The banner was approved on 7 January 2000. The arms were approved on 13 March 1972 by district governor (Regierungspräsident) of Trier.
Jörg Majewski, 26 Nov 2009

Pantenburg Municipality

Pantenburg Flag

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image by Jörg Majewski, 7 Nov 2009

It is a red-yellow vertical bicolour with ratio of stripes 1:2 and arms shifted to hoist.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 7 Nov 2009

Pantenburg Banner

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image by Jörg Majewski, 7 Nov 2009

It is a red-yellow vertical bicolour with ratio of stripes 3:7 and arms shifted to hoist.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 7 Nov 2009

Pantenburg Coat of Arms

Shield parted per pale; at dexter Or abased parted by a fess dancetty Gules and a flame Gules on dexter chief; at sinister Azure abased parted by a bar wavy Argent and a castle Argent on sinister chief.
Meaning:
The dexter half basically displays the family arms of the Counts of Manderscheid. The additional flame is an attribute of St. Brigida, the local patron saint. The castle is a representation of the Niederburg, a fortress of the counts. The bar wavy is a representation of the Lieserbach, a creek passing the castle.
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 11 July 2023

Flag and banner were approved on 20 October 1991. The arms were approved on 29 September 1983 by State Archive Koblenz.
Jörg Majewski, 7 Nov 2009

Platten Municipality

Platten Banner

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image by Jörg Majewski, 26 Nov 2009

It is a red-white-red vertical triband with ratio of stripes 1:7:1 and arms shifted to top on the white stripe.
Source: Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 26 Nov 2009