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Nieheim city (Germany)

Stadt Nieheim, Kreis Höxter, North Rhine-Westphalia

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[Nieheim flag] 3:5 image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 21 Nov 2007
adopted 8 Feb 1974

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Nieheim city

City of Nieheim (Höxter county, Northrhine-Westphalia)
Description of flag:
The flag's ratio is 3:5. It is a yellow over red horizontal bicolour. At the hoist are two squares counterchanged. In the canton are the figures of the coat of arms without shield.
Description of coat of arms:
In a red field is a golden (=yellow) Greek cross with a golden (=yellow) roundel in each angle.
Meaning:
The cross is symbolizing the rule of the archbishops of Paderborn until 1803. The roundels are said to be breads of St.Niklas being patron of the local church. The image has been used since 1591.
Authorized: 8 February 1974 by Regierungspräsident Detmold
Source: Peter VEDDELER:"Wappen-Siegel-Flaggen, die kommunalen Hoheitszeichen der Kreise, Städte und Gemeinden in Westfalen-Lippe" ; ISBN 3-87023-252-8; p.473
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 21 Nov 2007

Banner

[Nieheim banner] 3:5 image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 21 Nov 2007
adopted 8 Feb 1974

Description of banner:
It is a yellow and red vertical bicolour. At the top are two squares counterchanged. In the canton are the figures of the coat of arms without shield.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 21 Nov 2007