Last modified: 2017-11-11 by klaus-michael schneider
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Description of flag:
The ratio is 3:5. It is a yellow over blue horizontal bicolour. The coat of arms is in the centre of the flag.
Source: Veddeler 2003, p.434
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 21 Jul 2010
Description of banner:
It is a yellow - blue vertical bicolour. The coat of arms is shifted to the top.
Source: Veddeler 2003, p.434
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 21 Jul 2010
Description of coat of arms:
The shield is divided per fess. Above is a blue horn in a golden(=yellow) field. Below is a blue field divided by a golden(=yellow) saltire.
Meaning:
According to source the horn is taken from a seal of former municipality of Ferndorf from 1470. The saltire is representing cross roads and also canting.
Source: : Veddeler 2003, p.160
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 21 Jul 2010
Flag and banner were approved by Regierungspräsident Arnsberg on 12 November 1970, the coat of arms on 30 October 1969.
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