Cheb

About the place: Cheb (historically known in German as Eger) is an ancient town in the Karlovy Vary Region of western Bohemia, situated along the Ohře River near the German border. It is renowned for its well-preserved Romanesque Staufer castle (imperial palace/pfalz), the iconic cluster of medieval half-timbered merchant houses called Špalíček, and its rich heritage as an imperial free city.

Flag Description: The flag of the city of Cheb is a rectangular field with a 2:3 aspect ratio, composed of two equal horizontal stripes: white on top and red on the bottom. Charged in the center is the municipal coat of arms: a shield parted per fess Or and Gules, in chief a demi-eagle displayed Sable armed Or and langued Gules, and in base a fret (interlaced lattice) Argent.

Symbolism: The white and red colors of the flag correspond to the dominant tinctures of the town's heraldry. The black demi-eagle in the upper golden field symbolizes Cheb's historical status as an imperial free city directly subordinate to the Holy Roman Emperor. The silver interlaced lattice (fretty/lattice) against the red field represents the town's fortifications, city walls, gates, and enduring military defense as a key border stronghold.