Březno (Chomutov District)

About the place: Březno is a municipality in the Chomutov District within the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic, situated in the Most Basin south of Chomutov near the Nechranice Reservoir. The municipal area is characterized by agricultural land transitioning into areas reshaped by historical lignite mining.

Flag Description: A blue field with a white hoist-side masoned and embattled vertical stripe, one-fifth of the flag's length wide, featuring five square merlons capped with red and four identical indentations. In the blue field, a demi-figure of a warrior in white plate armor wearing a sallet helmet, holding in his dexter hand a halberd with the blade turned toward the hoist. The aspect ratio is 2:3.

Symbolism: The symbolism derives from the municipality's historical coat of arms, recalling its past status as a fortified market town and chartered town. The white masoned embattled stripe represents the defensive town walls and fortifications. The figure of an armored warrior with a sallet helmet and halberd symbolizes the historic municipal guard, civic vigilance, and the protection of the community's freedoms and rights.