Last modified: 2012-08-01 by klaus-michael schneider
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![[Stemwede flag]](../images/d/de-mi-st.gif)
3:5 
image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 2 Jun 2010
Description of current flag:
The flag's ratio is 3:5. It is a white over blue horizontal bicolour with the coat of arms shifted to the hoist.
Source: Veddeler 2003, p.525
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 2 Jun 2010
![[Stemwede banner]](../images/d/de-mi_st.gif)
image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 2 Jun 2010
Description of banner:
It is a white and blue vertical bicolour with the coat of arms shifted to the top.
Source: Veddeler 2003, p.525
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 2 Jun 2010
Description of coat of arms:
In a blue field is a golden(=yellow) sword pointing downwards and flanked by two silver(=white) fleur de lis. The base is a golden(=yellow) mountain with three tops.
Meaning:
According to source mountain and sword are taken from the arms of former Amt Dielingen-Wehdem. The mountain is symbolizing the Stemweder Berge. The sword is taken from the seal of a judge, dated 1411. The fleur de lis are taken from the arms of former municipality of Levern and are also symbolizing St.Mary, who was the patron saint of a monastery located in Levern.
Source: Veddeler 2003, p.226
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 2 Jun 2010
Flag, banner and coat of arms were approved by Regierungspräsident Detmold on 6 February 1975.
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