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Description of current flag:
The flag's ratio is 3:5. It is a red - white - red vertical triband with ratio 1:2:1. The coat of arms is in the middle of the central stripe.
Source: [szh11], p.267
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 3 Jan 2012
Description of coat of arms:
In a red shield is a silver (= white) ancient tomb topped by a branch of beech tree of the same colour.
Meaning:
The branch is symbolizing nearby woods, the tomb is alluding to the numerous tombs in the area. The colours are those of the von Hahn family.
Source: [szh11], p.267
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 3 Jan 2012
Flag and coat of arms were approved by minister of interior of Mecklenburg-Westpomerania on 18 February 1999, published in the roll of arms of Mecklenburg-Westpomerania as no. 0182.