Reiden commune (Luzern canton, Switzerland)

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Per fess, Gules a Maltese Cross Argent, and of the last a Latin letter R Sable.
Željko Heimer, 16 July 2000

This was known as a commandery in 1294. In 1427 it was united with the commandery of Hohenrain. The officiating pastor of Reiden is, by virtue of his office, a chaplain of magistral grace of the Order of Malta. (von Volborth (1981))
Ole Andersen, 3 August 2002

See also:   CROSS PATTÉE FOURCHÉ in Dictionary of Vexillology

• Willisau constituency
• Luzern canton
• Switzerland

Langnau (until 31 December 2005)

Tierced per pale wavy Gules, Argent and Or.
Željko Heimer, 14 July 2000

On 1 January 2006 Langnau became part of Reiden.

Richenthal (until 31 December 2005)

Argent, a hurt surrounded by two sickles affrontant Azure hafted Sable.
Christopher Southworth

On 1 January 2006 Richenthal became part of Reiden.