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Municipal flag of Kostel, in proportions 1:2, horizontal and vertical versions - Images by Željko Heimer, 18 February 2006
Municipal flag of Kostel, in proportions 1:3, horizontal and vertical versions - Images by Željko Heimer, 18 February 2006
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According to an article in Dolenjski list 8/1999 (25
February 1999), the coat of arms and flag of Kostel were adopted "during a
recent municipal assembly session". The symbols are based on the
historical coat of arms of Kostel and were
designed by Dr. Boco Otorepec, one of the most prominent heraldists
in Slovenia.
Stanič & Jakopič [j2s05], however, claim that the flag was adopted on 3 October 2002.
The flag is horizontally divided white-red-white with the municipal coat of arms placed in the middle. Stanič & Jakopič [j2s05] mention two official proportions; 1:2 and 1:3, with an horizontal and a vertical version of the flag for each. The vertical
versions include four square indentations along the bottom edge.
The colour specifications are given as:
- Red: Pantone 185c
- Green: Pantone 349c.
Željko Heimer, 18 February 2006
Coat of arms of Kostel - Image by Željko Heimer, 18 February 2006
The
Genealogia
website shows the first coloured version of the coat of arms of
Kostel. Earlier representations since the XIVth century were on
historical seals and not coloured. The coloured version was first
shown in Valvasor's Armorial (XVIIth century), now in the National
Library in Zagreb, showing a white tower on a green mount in a red
field. The coat of arms is canting since the name of the town is
derived from Latin castellum. The German name of Kostel was
Grafenwarth.
Stanič & Jakopič [j2s05] add that the four stars represent the four villages forming the municipality of Kostel.
Željko Heimer, 18 February 2006