
Last modified: 2017-11-11 by klaus-michael schneider
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![[Bad Laer municipal flag]](../images/d/de-os-bl.gif) 3:5
3:5 image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 19 June 2017 
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  image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 19 June 2017 
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Description of current flag:
The flag's ratio is 3:5. It is a red-blue-red horizontal triband with ratio of stripes approx. 1:3:1. The coat of arms is in the central stripe shifted to the hoist. 
Source: this online catalogue
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 19 June 2017 
Description of coat of arms:
Shield parted per chevron stepped, above Gules a label Argent, beneath Argent a barrulet wavy Azure.
Meaning:
The label is taken from the Von Lodere family arms. The family had several possessions in the region. The 5 hangers symbolise the five municipalities forming at the time Laer comprehensive municipality: Westerwiede, Hardensetten, Winkelsetten, Müschen and Laer proper. 
The chevron is representing  the church tower in Bad Laer. The blue bend symbolises the salty waters that made the village a spa. Silver and red are also the historical colours of the Osnabrück Region.
The arms were approved in 1966.
Source: Ralf Hartemink's webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 19 June 2017
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