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3:5 image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 23 Jan 2012
Description of current flag:
The ratio is 3:5. The blue flag is divided by a green centred cross fimbriated white. The width of crossbars is about 1/3 of total height, the fimbriation approx 1/10 of total height. The coat of arms is in the centre of the flag.
Source: [szh11], p.402
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 23 Jan 2012
Description of coat of arms:
In the green chief are two golden (= yellow) ears of grain. The main field is five times divided per fess into silver (= white) and blue. The sinister half shows the colours countercharged. The whole is superimposed by a golden (= yellow) upright anchor.
Meaning:
The grain is symbolizing agriculture. The anchor is symbolizing fishery, shipping and harbour. The silver white fesses are taken from the arms of the Erlandson family. They are reminding at the fact, that Jacob Erlandson, Archbishop of Lund was given a sanctuary in this place, after he had been disgraced by the Danish king.
Source: [szh11], p.402
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 23 Jan 2012
The flag and was approved by minister of interior of Mecklenburg-Westpomerania on 21 January 2000, published in the roll of arms of Mecklenburg-Westpomerania as no. 0197, the coat of arms on 9 November 1999.
