Last modified: 2017-11-13 by klaus-michael schneider
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Description of current flag:
The flag's ratio is 3:5. It is a red over white horizontal bicolour with the coat of arms shifted to the hoist.
Source: Veddeler 2003, p.455
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 Jun 2010
Description of banner:
It is a red - white vertical bicolour with the coat of arms shifted to the top.
Source: Veddeler 2003, p.455
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 Jun 2010
Description of coat of arms:
The arms show the western front of a monastery of the Benedictians which was the core of the later city, superimposed by a golden 8-point star.
Meaning:
According to source the star is symbolizing count Widukind of Schwalenberg, who established the monastery in 1128.
Source: Veddeler 2003, p.176
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 Jun 2010
Flag, banner and coat of arms were approved by Regierungspräsident Detmold on 25 July 1973.
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