City of Borgentreich (Germany)

Stadt Borgentreich, Kreis Höxter, Northrhine-Westphalia

Last modified: 2012-08-15 by klaus-michael schneider
Keywords: borgentreich | base | embattled(thrice) | cross(golden) | fleur de lis(red) |
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• Coat of Arms

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Current Flag

Description of current flag:
The flag's ratio is 3:5. It is a red over yellow horizontal bicolour with the coat of arms in the centre of the flag.
Source: Veddeler 2003, p.354
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 Jun 2010

Banner

Description of banner:
It is a red - yellow vertical bicolour with the coat of arms in the centre of the flag.
Source: Veddeler 2003, p.354
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 Jun 2010

Coat of Arms

Description of coat of arms:
The base is blue and embattled thrice. The shield is divided per pale. The dexter side shows a golden(=yellow) cross, a so called "Vortragekreuz", which was probably used in front of processions. The sinister side shows a red fleur de lis in a golden(=yellow) field.
Meaning:
According to source the cross is symbolizing former city of Borgentreich while the lily is symbolizing former city of Borgholz. The colours red and gold are those of the archbishopric of Paderborn. The base is symbolizing the city rights. Its colour has no special meaning.
Source: Veddeler 2003, p.103
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 Jun 2010

Flag, banner and coat of arms were approved by Regierungspräsident Detmold on 19 July 1976.

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