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![[Wesenberg flag]](../images/d/de-mt-wb.gif)
3:5 image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 27 Jan 2012
Description of current flag:
The flag's ratio is 3:5. It is a green over white over red horizontal bicolour. The coat of arms is in the centre of the flag.
Source: [szh11], p.303
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 27 Jan 2012
Description of coat of arms:
The shield is silver (=white). In the base is a green hill. On the hill are three red towers masoned black. The central tower is topped by a cone shaped roof, which is topped by a golden (= yellow) cross. The other towers are embattled and topped by the head of a red eagle each. The heads are armed and tongued golden (= yellow) and facing one another.
Meaning:
According to source Wesenberg was mentioned first in 1257. Wesenberg gained city rights from count Nikolaus I of Werle about 1250. The city belonged to Brandenburg from 1276 - 1300 and finally became a possession of Mecklenburg in 1317. During the following centuries the city declined by plagues, famines, wars, fires etc. The arms are based upon a seal proven since 1354. The green hill is canting (Wese = Wiese = (Engl.) meadow) on a mountain). The towers are symbolizing the city rights and the eagles are allduding to the rule of the Margraves of Brandenburg in the 13th century.
Source: [szh11], p.303
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 27 Jan 2012
The flag was approved by minister of interior of Mecklenburg-Westpomerania on 14 September 2001, published in the roll of arms of Mecklenburg-Westpomerania as no. 0219. The coat of arms is traditional.