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image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 26 Apr 2022
It is a blue-white-blue vertical triband. The coat of arms is shifted towards the top.
Source: this online catalogue
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 26 Apr 2022
Shield gyronny of three of Azure, Argent and Gules, in centre ending in a helix.
Meaning:
The municipality adopted the family arms of the Altdorfer kin, which are known since the 14th century. Famous members of the kin had been Hanns Altdorfer, alderman in Landshut and chamberlain of the Bavarian dukes, and the painter Albrecht Altdorfer.
Source: Klemens Stadler: "Die Wappen der niederbayerischen Landkreise und Gemeinden", Landshut 1960, pp.41,75
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 26 Apr 2022
Banner and arms were approved on 14 December 1954 by Minister of Interior of Bayern.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 26 Apr 2022
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