Oyten Municipality (Germany)

Gemeinde Oyten, Landkreis Verden, Lower Saxony

Last modified: 2017-11-13 by klaus-michael schneider
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Current Flag

Description of current flag:
The flag's ratio is 3:5. It is a vertical 3-stripes flag red-white-red with ratio 1:2:1 The coat of arms is in the centre of the white stripe. The flag is hoisted on public buildings and is also used as civil flag.
Source: municipal webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 26 Feb 2017

Current Banner

Description of current banner:
The flag's ratio is approx. 2:1. It is a vertical 3-stripes flag red-white-red with ratio 1:2:1 The coat of arms is in the white stripe slightly shifted to the top. The banner (called "vertical flag" within source) is used only inside town hall on special occasions.
Source: municipal webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 26 Feb 2017

Coat of Arms

Description of coat of arms:
Shield Gules, divided by a bend sinister wavy Argent, in dexter chief a plough Or shared Argent, in sinister base an oak leaf Argent, twice acorned Or capsuled Argent.
Meaning:
The bend sinister wavy is representing today no longer existing Eiter Creek. The plough share was made of stone. The plough is representing the very early cultivation and colonisation of the area. The leaf is representing the many oaks around local farmhouses. Furthermore it is symbolizing the sedentariness of Lower Saxonian farmers. The draft of flags and arms was made by Horst Scheffler.
Source: municipal webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 26 Feb 2017

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