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3:5 
image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 20 Jun 2010
Description of current flag:
The flag's ratio is 3:5. It is a red over yellow over red horizontal triband with ratio 1:3:1. The coat of arms is in the centre of the yellow stripe.
Source: Veddeler 2003, p.502
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 20 Jun 2010
Description of coat of arms:
In a red shield three golden(=yellow) blossoms of broom are placed between two fesses wavy of the same colour.
Meaning:
According to source the wavy lines are symbolizing river Ems and Glane creek. Broom is an endemic species.
Source: Veddeler 2003, p.209
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 20 Jun 2010
Flag and coat of arms were approved by Regierungspräsident Münster on 31 October 1974.
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