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Verbandsgemeinde Leiningerland, Landkreis Bad Dürkheim, Rheinland-Pfalz

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[[VG Leiningerland]](../images/d/de-bd-07%5F.gif)image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 16 Jan 2023

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Hettenleidelheim Municipality

Hettenleidelheim Flag

[[Hettenleidelheim municipal flag]](../images/d/de-bd-ht.gif)2:3 image by Jörg Majewski, 8 June 2009

It is a black-white horizontal bicolour with centred coat of arms.
Source: State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 8 June 2009

Hettenleidelheim Banner

[[Hettenleidelheim municipal banner]](../images/d/de-bd-07-ht%5F.gif)5:2 image by Jörg Majewski, 8 June 2009

It is a black-white vertical bicolour. The coat of armsis shifted towards the top.
Source: State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 8 June 2009

Hettenleidelheim Coat of Arms

Shield Sable a key Argent in bend, in dexter base a saltire Or.
Meaning:
The arms are based on a local seal from 1758. The key is an attribute of St. Peter, patron saint of the Bishopric of Worms and also of the local Catholic church. The saltire probably here is not alluding to St. Andrew but simply a distinguishing mark, as the municipal arms without it would be those of the bishopric.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 Feb 2023

Flag and banner were approved on 11 May 1999. The arms were approved in 1979 by district governor(Regierungspräsident) of Neustadt.
Jörg Majewski, 8 June 2009

Kindenheim Municipality

Kindenheim Flag

[[Kindenheim municipal flag]](../images/d/de-bd-07-kd.gif)2:3 image by Jörg Majewski, 28 May 2009

It is a yellow-green-yellow horizontal triband with ratio of stripes 1:3:1 and centred coat of arms in the green stripe.
Sources: Debus 1988 and State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 28 May 2009

Kindenheim Banner

[[Kindenheim municipal banner]](../images/d/de-bd-07-kd%5F.gif)image by Jörg Majewski, 28 May 2009

It is a yellow-green-yellow vertical triband with ratio of stripes 1:3:1. The coat of arms is shifted towards the top in the green stripe.
Sources: Debus 1988 and State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 28 May 2009

Kindenheim Coat of Arms

Shield Argent, on mount issuant Vert two children proper respectant, the dexter one carrying a mattock Or on his shoulder, the sinister one holding a winegrower´s knife of the same by his sinister hand, both together supporting a grapevine Vert.
Meaning:
The arms are a modification of a local court seal from 1544. They are canting displaying two children (German: Kinder). Tools and grapevine are alluding to viticulture.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 Feb 2023

Flag and banner were approved on 13 August 1986. The arms were approved in 1967 by Minister of Interior of Rheinland-Pfalz.
Jörg Majewski, 28 May 2009

Kirchheim at Weinstraße Municipality

Kirchheim Flag

[ [Kirchheim (Weinstraße) municipal flag]](../images/d/de-bd-07-kw.gif)2:3 image by Jörg Majewski, 29 May 2009

It is a black-white horizontal bicolour with centred coat of arms.
Sources: Debus 1988 and State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 29 May 2009

Kirchheim Banner

[ [Kirchheim (Weinstraße) municipal banner]](../images/d/de-bd-07-kw%5F.gif)5:2 image by Jörg Majewski, 29 May 2009

It is a black-white vertical bicolour. The coat of armsis shifted towards the top.
Sources: Debus 1988 and State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 29 May 2009

Kirchheim Coat of Arms

Shield parted per pale, at dexter Argent an impending saltire Sable, at sinister Azure on base Vert a church Argent with roofs and spire Gules topped by a crosslet Or.
Meaning:
The arms are based on a local seal from 1509. The church (German: Kirche) is a canting element. The saltire is the attribute of St. Andrew, the local patron saint.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 Feb 2023

Flag and banner were approved on 23 December 1982. The arms were approved in 1904 by Minister of Interior of Bayern.
Jörg Majewski, 29 May 2009

Kleinkarlbach Municipality

Kleinkarlbach Flag

[ [Kleinkarlbach municipal flag]](../images/d/de-bd-07-kk.gif)2:3 image by Jörg Majewski, 30 May 2009

It is a yellow-green-yellow horizontal triband with ratio of stripes 1:3:1 and centred coat of arms in the green stripe.
Sources: Debus 1988 and State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 30 May 2009

Kleinkarlbach Banner

[ [Kleinkarlbach municipal banner]](../images/d/de-bd-07-kk%5F.gif)5:2 image by Jörg Majewski, 30 May 2009

It is a yellow-green-yellow vertical triband with ratio of stripes 1:3:1. The coat of arms is shifted towards the top in the green stripe.
Sources: Debus 1988 and State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 30 May 2009

Kleinkarlbach Coat of Arms

Shield Or a fess wavy Vert.
Meaning:
The arms are based on a local court seal from 1452, however parted by a bend wavy. They are canting, representing the name giving Karlbach, a creek.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 Feb 2023

Flag and banner were approved on 26 September 1984.
Jörg Majewski, 30 May 2009

Laumersheim Municipality

Laumersheim Flag

[ [Laumersheim municipal flag]](../images/d/de-bd-07-lm.gif)2:3 image by Jörg Majewski, 31 May 2009

It is a black-yellow-black horizontal triband with ratio of stripes 1:3:1 and centred coat of arms in the yellow stripe.
Source: Debus 1988 and State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 31 May 2009

Laumersheim Banner

[ [Laumersheim municipal banner]](../images/d/de-bd-07-lm%5F.gif)5:2 image by Jörg Majewski, 31 May 2009

It is a black-yellow-black vertical triband with ratio of stripes 1:3:1. The coat of arms is shifted towards the top in the yellow stripe.
Source: Debus 1988 and State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 31 May 2009

Laumersheim Coat of Arms

Shield parted per fess, above Sable semy of crosslets Or a key Argent in bend, beneath Azure a 6-point star Or at dexter and a waxing crescent with face of the same at sinister.
Meaning:
The oldest municipal seal from 1538 displayed a similar pattern with an additonal Palatine lion, as the area had been a condominon of the Palatine Electorate and the Bishopric of Worms, represented by the key. The lower half displays local symbols, either alluding to a local court of justice or being religious symbols. The current pattern was first displayed on a seal from 1753.
Source: Debus 1988
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 Feb 2023

Flag and banner were approved on 11 November 1980. The arms were approved on 4 December 1924 by Minister of Interior of Bayern.
Jörg Majewski, 31 May 2009

Mertesheim Municipality

Mertesheim Flag

[ [Mertesheim municipal flag]](../images/d/de-bd-07-mt.gif)2:3 image by Jörg Majewski, 1 June 2009

It is a green-white-green vertical triband with ratio of stripes 1:3:1 and centred coat of arms.
Sources: Debus 1988 and State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 1 June 2009

Mertesheim Banner

[ [Mertesheim municipal banner]](../images/d/de-bd-07-mt%5F.gif)5:2 image by Jörg Majewski, 1 June 2009

It is a green-white-green vertical triband with ratio of stripes 1:3:1. The coat of arms is shifted towards the top in the white stripe.
Sources: Debus 1988 and State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 1 June 2009

Mertesheim Coat of Arms

Shield Gules, on a triplemount issuant Vert a hind passant Argent with a cross crosslet Or on her head.
Meaning:
The arms are based on a local seal from 1626.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 Feb 2023

Flag and banner were approved on 17 August 1986. The arms were approved in 1926 by Minister of Interior of Bayern.
Jörg Majewski, 1 June 2009

Neuleiningen Municipality

Neuleiningen Banner

[ [Neuleiningen municipal banner]](../images/d/de-bd-07-nl%5F.gif)5:2 image by Jörg Majewski, 2 June 2009

It is a blue-white-blue vertical triband with ratio of stripes 1:3:1. The coat of arms is shifted towards the top in the white stripe.
Source: Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 2 June 2009

Neuleiningen Coat of Arms

Shield parted by a bendlet Argent, above left Sable semy of Greek crosslets Or a key Argent in bend, beneath right Azure semy of Greek crosslets Or an eagle Argent armed and tongued Gules and exceeding the quarter by his sinister wing.
Meaning:
The village was parted between the Bishopric of Worms, represented by the key, and the Counts of Leiningen as vassals of the bishopric, represented by the eagle. Attempts of the counts to gain complete control over village and castle failed due to the resistance of the bishops.
Source: Debus 1988
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 Feb 2023

Flag and banner are in use since 1985.
Jörg Majewski, 2 June 2009

Obersülzen Municipality

Obersülzen Flag

[ [Obersülzen municipal flag]](../images/d/de-bd-07-os.gif)2:3 image by Jörg Majewski, 3 June 2009

The flag is quartered of blue and yellow with centred coat of ams.
Sources: Debus 1988 and State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 3 June 2009

Obersülzen Banner

[ [Obersülzen municipal banner]](../images/d/de-bd-07-os%5F.gif)5:2 image by Jörg Majewski, 3 June 2009

The banner is off centred quartered of blue and yellow. The coat of arms is shifted towards the top.
Sources: Debus 1988 and State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 3 June 2009

Obersülzen Flag 1986 - 1987

[ [Obersülzen flag 1986 - 1987]](../images/d/de-bd-07-os986.gif) image by Jörg Majewski, 3 June 2009

It was a blue-white-blue horizontal triband with ratio of stripes 1:4:1 and centred coat of arms in the white stripe.
Sources: Debus 1988 and State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 3 June 2009

Obersülzen Banner 1986 - 1987

[ [Obersülzen banner 1986 - 1987]](../images/d/de-bd-07-os986%5F.gif) image by Jörg Majewski, 3 June 2009

It was a blue-white-blue vertical triband with ratio of stripes 1:4:1. The coat of arms is shifted towards the top in the white stripe.
Sources: Debus 1988 and State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 3 June 2009

Obersülzen Coat of Arms

Shield Azure a clergyman statant, dressed Argent with cape Sable and mitre Argent adorned Or, holding a book Or by his dexter hand and a mitre of the same by his sinister hand.
Meaning:
The clergyman probably is an abbot of the Cistercian Otterberg Monastery, which owned estates in the village.
Source: Debus 1988
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 Feb 2023

Flag and banner were approved on 12 January 1987. Old flag and old banner were approved on 13 August 1986. The arms were approved on .
Jörg Majewski, 3 June 2009

Obrigheim in Pfalz Municipality

Obrigheim Flag

[ [Obrigheim in Pfalz municipal flag]](../images/d/de-bd-07-ob.gif)2:3 image by Jörg Majewski, 4 June 2009

It is a yellow-red vertical bicolour with centred coat of arms.
Source: Debus 1988 and State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 4 June 2009

Obrigheim Banner

[ [Obrigheim in Pfalz municipal banner]](../images/d/de-bd-07-ob%5F.gif)5:2 image by Jörg Majewski, 4 June 2009

It is a yellow-red vertical bicolour. The coat of arms is shifted towards the top.
Source: Debus 1988 and State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 4 June 2009

Obrigheim Coat of Arms

Shield parted per fess, above Azure an eagle Argent armed and tongued Gules and holding a key Or in fess by his claws, beneath Or a hind salient reguardant Gules tierced by an arrow in bend sinister of the same.
Meaning:
The hind is taken from the original municipal arms of Obrigheim. The eagle of the Counts of Leiningen is representing the villages of Albsheim, Colgenstein-Heidesheim and Mühlheim. The key is alluding to the Benedictine Weißenburg Monastery.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 Feb 2023

Flag and banner were approved on 17 September 1986. The arms were approved in 1970 by district governor (Regierungspräsident) of Neustadt.
Jörg Majewski, 4 June 2009

Quirnheim Municipality

Quirnheim Flag

[ [Quirnheim municipal flag]](../images/d/de-bd-07-qh.gif)image by Jörg Majewski, 5 June 2009

Sources: Debus 1988 and State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 5 June 2009

Quirnheim Banner

[ [Quirnheim municipal banner]](../images/d/de-bd-07-qh%5F.gif)5:2 image by Jörg Majewski, 5 June 2009

Sources: Debus 1988 and State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 5 June 2009

Quirnheim Coat of Arms

Shield parted per fess; above parted per pale, at dexter again parted per pale, chequered of six of Argent and Azure at its sinister half, Or a sinister facing demi-eagle Sable with crown Or couped per pale at its dexter half; at sinister Azure a lion rampant Argent armed and tongued Gules; beneath Argent a horseshoe Azure.
Meaning:
The chequered field is representing the Bishopric of Speyer. The differentiated imperial eagle is symbolising privileges of the royal estates in Hertlinghäuserhof and Boßweiler. The lion is alluding to the Merz family and Elector Johann Count of Nassau, who appointed Johann Merz as counsellor of the electorate in 1397. The origin of the horseshoe is unknown.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 Feb 2023

Flag and banner were approved on 17 September 1986. The arms were approved in 1926 by Minister of Interior of Bayern.
Jörg Majewski, 5 June 2009

Tiefenthal in Pfalz Municipality

Tiefenthal Flag

[ [Tiefenthal(Pfalz) municipal flag]](../images/d/de-bd-07-tt.gif)2:3 image by Jörg Majewski, 9 June 2009

Source: State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 9 June 2009

Tiefenthal Banner

[ [Tiefenthal(Pfalz) municipal banner]](../images/d/de-bd-07-tt%5F.gif)5:2 image by Jörg Majewski, 9 June 2009

Source: State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 9 June 2009

Tiefenthal Coat of Arms

Shield Gules a cross patty Or.
Meaning:
The arms are based on a local seal from 1724. They are taken from the arms of the Counts of Leiningen-Westerburg.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 Feb 2023

Flag and banner were approved on 24 July 1989. The arms were approved in 1983 by district governor (Regierungspräsident) of Neustadt.
Jörg Majewski, 9 June 2009

Wattenheim Municipality

Wattenheim Flag

[ [Wattenheim municipal flag]](../images/d/de-bd-07-wt.gif)2:3 image by Jörg Majewski, 10 June 2009

Sources: Debus 1988 and State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 10 June 2009

Wattenheim Banner

[ [Wattenheim municipal banner]](../images/d/de-bd-07-wt%5F.gif)5:2 image by Jörg Majewski, 10 June 2009

Sources: Debus 1988 and State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 10 June 2009

Wattenheim Coat of Arms

Shield parted per pale, at dexter Gules parted by a centred cross Or, at sinister Azure a Tartar dressed Gules with fur cap of the same, holding a scimitar Argent hilted Or by his dexter hand.
Meaning:
The arms are based on a local court seal from 1733 with counterchanged halfs. The cross is taken from the arms of the Counts of Leiningen, the Tartar from those of the Blumencron family.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 Feb 2023

Flag and banner were approved on 18 August 1957. The arms were approved in 1958 by Minister of Interior of Rheinland-Pfalz.
Jörg Majewski, 10 June 2009

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