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Last modified: 2017-11-11 by klaus-michael schneider
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3:5 
image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 9 Jun 2010
Description of current flag:
The flag's ratio is 3:5. It is a red over white over red horizontal triband with ratio 1:3:1 with the coat of arms shifted to the hoist.
Source: Veddeler 2003, p.420
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 9 Jun 2010
![[Höxter banner]](../images/d/de-hx_hx.gif)
image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 9 Jun 2010
Description of banner:
It is a red - white - red horizontal triband with ratio 1:3:1 with the coat of arms shifted to the top.
Source: Veddeler 2003, p.420
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 9 Jun 2010
Description of coat of arms:
In a red field is a silver(=white) gate flanked by two towers having triangular roofs and also flanked by two embattled towers.
Meaning:
According to source the arms are based upon the main seal which existed since 13th century. Probably this pattern has been taken for the coat of arms since 19th century.
Source: Veddeler 2003, p.150
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 9 Jun 2010
Flag, banner and coat of arms were approved by Regierungspräsident Detmold on 1 July 1970.
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