Battonya

About the place: Battonya is a town in Békés County, Hungary, located in the southeastern part of the country near the Romanian border in the Southern Great Plain region.

Flag Description: The flag of the town consists of a wide central white horizontal stripe, bordered by narrower yellow stripes at the top and bottom. Placed centrally in the white field is the full coat of arms of the town. The coat of arms features a blue shield divided diagonally by a red bend charged with three golden six-pointed stars. The upper left area from the viewer's perspective contains a tree and an open gateway, while the lower right area displays a double cross above flames and another tree. The shield is surmounted by a helmet with a crown and a crest depicting a black eagle holding arrows, flanked by ornate red-gold and blue-silver mantling.

Symbolism: The yellow and white colors reference the traditional town colors. The coat of arms depicts historical and religious motifs associated with the town's development: the double cross symbolizes Christian heritage, the flames recall historical trials and rebirth, while the open gateway represents hospitality and its location as a border gateway.