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![[Krakow am See flag]](../images/d/de-gu-kr.gif)
3:5 image by Stefan Schwoon, 29 Aug 2011
Description of current flag:
The flag's ratio is 3:5. It is a black over yellow horizontal bicolour. The coat of arms is in the centre of the flag.
Source: 2(3) of Hauptsatzung of the city of Krakow, version 30 November 2004
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 29 Aug 2011
Description of coat of arms:
In a golden (= yellow) field is a black bull's head, armed silver (=white), tongued red and crowned golden (=yellow).
Meaning:
According to source the arms are symbolizing that the city belonged to the lordship of Werle-Güstrow.
Source: 2(1) of Hauptsatzung of the city of Krakow, version 30 November 2004
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 29 Aug 2011
The flag was adopted on the 700-years anniversary in May 1998. Flag and coat of arms were approved by minister of interior of Mecklenburg-Westpomerania on 8 May 1998, published in the roll of arms of Mecklenburg-Westpomerania as no. 0157.
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