City of Ibbenbüren (Germany)

Stadt Ibbenbüren, Kreis Steinfurt, Northrhine-Westphalia

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

Description of current flag:
The flag's ratio is 3:5. It is a blue over yellow horizontal bicolour with the coat of arms shifted to the fly.
Source: Veddeler 2003, p.426
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 13 Jul 2007

Banner

Description of banner:
It is a blue - yellow vertical bicolour with the coat of arms shifted to the top.
Source: Veddeler 2003, p.426
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 13 Jul 2007

Coat of Arms

Description of coat of arms:
In a blue shield with a golden(=yellow) bordure is a golden(=yellow) anchor. According to Stefan Schwoon's database the coat of arms hasn't changed after 1972. See e.g. Stadler 1972, p.56
Meaning:
According to source the municipality gained the rights of a city in 1721. The anchor can be seen on seals from 18th century. The yellow bordure was added in 1942 and approved by Oberpräsident of Prussian province of Westphalia. The pattern was coat of arms of the barons of Ibbenbüren and the counts of Lingen as well.
Source: Veddeler 2003, p.155
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 13 Jul 2007

Flag, banner and coat of arms were approved by Regierungspräsident Münster on 10 February 1977.

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