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3:5 image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Oct 2011
Description of current flag:
The flag's ratio is 3:5. It is a blue over red horizontal bicolour. The coat of arms is in the centre of the flag.
Source: Stefan Schwoon's database
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Oct 2011
Description of coat of arms:
In a golden (=yellow) field is a red stag, jumping across a blue horn with golden (= yellow) metal fittings.
Meaning:
The arms are canting. Both elements are also symbolizing forestal riches and hunting.The colours of the sheet are those of /Oldenburg/.
Source: Stadler 1970 ,p.26
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Oct 2011
The coat of arms was approved by Lower Saxonian minister of interior in 1950. A plain flag having the same colours was reported in 1972 by [sta70].
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