City of Brilon (Germany)

Brilon, Hochsauerlandkreis, Northrhine-Westphalia

Last modified: 2011-06-24 by german editorial team
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Banner

Description of banner:
It is a 7-stripes banner with vertical alternating white and black stripes. It has a white bannerhead. In its centre is the coat of arms.
Source: Veddeler 2003, p.360
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 24 Jun 2010

Coat of arms

Description of coat of arms:
The shield is divided per fess. Above is a silver(=white) field divided by a black cross, below a black field with a bendy silver(=white) key.
Meaning:
According to source the cross is symbolizing the archbishopric and electorate of Köln and the key is an attribute of its patron St.Peter.
Source: Veddeler 2003, p.108
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 24 Jun 2010

Banner and coat of arms were approved by Regierungspräsident Arnsberg on 3 May 1978.

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