Marsberg city (Germany)

Stadt Marsberg, Hochsauerlandkreis, North Rhine-Westphalia

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Niedermarsberg city

(Former) City of Niedermarsberg (city of marsberg /county Hochsauerlandkreis / Northrhine-Westphalia)
Description of flag:
The flags ratio is 3:5. It is a blue over white bicolour with the coat of arms in the centre of the flag.
Description of coat of arms:
In a golden (=yellow) shield are two blue and white chequered bendy lines. The coat of arms was granted in 1936.
Meaning:
The shield shows the coat of arms of the lords of Horhusen. They were connected with city and castle from 11th to 16th century.
Source:Klemens STADLER, images by Max REINHART: "Deutsche Wappen Bd.VII Nordrhein-Westfalen", Bremen 1972; p.74.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 28 Jun 2007