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by Jan Oskar Engene, 29 April 2002
Approved on 22 July 1988.
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The flag of Lebesby, approved by Royal resolution dated 22 July 1988, is divided yellow over black by two embattlements. The idea is that the arms and flag represent a cliff by the sea in the municipality, Finnkirka, meaning "the Finn Church" in English. This cliff formation has the appearance of a church, and in former times was used by Saami people as a place of sacrifice.
By the way the municipality has put out a nice looking picture of Finnkirka, with the North Cape in the background, see this image from the municipality's homepage http://www.lebesby.kommune.no/.
Jan Oskar Engene, 29 April 2002
Blazoned in English: "Per fess emabatteled grady Or and Sable."
English blazon by Zeljko Heimer, 1 May 2002
The Norwegian blazon is more precise as to how many "grades" and "peaks" there are.
Zeljko Heimer, 30 July 2002
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