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![[Olsberg flag]](../images/d/de-ar-ol.gif)
3:5 
image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 24 Jun 2010
Description of current flag:
The flag's ratio is 3:5. It is a 7-stripes flag with horizontal alternating yellow and red stripes. It has a yellow rectangular flaghead. In its centre is a black ring with four black squares.
Meaning:
According to Veddeler 2003, p.195 the symbol in the flaghead/bannerhead is interpreted twice.
1) The ring is symbolizing a stronghold of former local German tribes on Mt. Istenberg, the squares the four stones of Bruchhausen, an eyecatcher of the local landscape.
2) It is symbolizing the strong connections of the four valleys of Ruhr, Elpe, Neger and Medebach. The ring is also symbolizing Olsberg, beginning with "O".
Source: Veddeler 2003, p.483
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 24 Jun 2010
![[Olsberg banner]](../images/d/de-ar_ol.gif)
image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 24 Jun 2010
Description of banner:
It is a 7-stripes banner with vertical alternating yellow and red stripes. It has a yellow bannerhead. In its centre is a black ring with four black squares.
Source: Veddeler 2003, p.483
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 24 Jun 2010
Flag, banner and coat of arms were approved by Regierungspräsident Arnsberg on 10 March 1978.
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