Wappenflagge Kreis Coesfeld 1956 Hoodie: Design Description
This hoodie showcases the striking design of the Wappenflagge des ehemaligen Kreises Coesfeld, the armorial flag of the former Coesfeld District in Germany, as it was granted in 1956. The design is a direct representation of the district's coat of arms, prominently displayed on the chest.
Visual Elements
The design is a square composition, mirroring the flag's shape. It features a shield, vertically divided (party per pale), creating two distinct fields.
On the dexter (viewer's left) side, the field is gold (yellow). It bears two red symbols: a red bar in the upper third and a red bell positioned beneath it.
The sinister (viewer's right) side of the shield is red. It features a standing bishop, St. Ludger, rendered in silver (white). He is depicted giving a blessing with his staff held in his left hand. At the bishop's feet, a golden (yellow) goose rests.
Symbolism
The gold and red colors are derived from the heraldry of the old Stift Münster, reflecting the area's historical connection to the Bishopric of Münster. The red bar is also a direct element from Münster’s arms.
The bishop with the goose is a symbolic representation of St. Ludger, the first bishop of Münster. The goose is his attribute, linked to legends associated with him. The design captures the historical and administrative identity of the former Coesfeld District through its carefully chosen and symbolic visual language.
