Last modified: 2017-11-11 by klaus-michael schneider
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Description of flag:
The flags ratio is 3:5. It is a red over white horizontal bicolour with a white flaghead containing the coat of arms..
Description of coat of arms:
Upon a green mountain, having three tops, stands a silver(=white) castle in a red field. The castle has three embattled towers. The central tower is broader, has an open gate containing a silver(=white) triangular shield, which contains a red indented chevron (German: Rautensparren).
Meaning:
According to Veddeler 2003, p.109 the chevron is taken from the arms of the lords of Büren. The arms are known since 13th century.
Source: Veddeler 2003, p.362
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 7 Jun 2010
Description of banner:
It is a red - white vertical bicolour with a white bannerhead containing the coat of arms.
Source: Stadler 1972, p.31.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 7 Jun 2010
Description of flag:
The flags ratio is 3:5. It is a red over white horizontal bicolour.
Source: Stadler 1972, p.31
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 7 Jul 2007
Flag, banner and coat of arms were approved by Regierungspräsident Detmold on 16 January 1976.
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