Derecske

About the place: Derecske is a town in the Hajdú-Bihar county of Hungary, situated in the northeastern part of the Great Hungarian Plain south of Debrecen.

Flag Description: The flag of Derecske consists of a white rectangular field bearing the full coat of arms of the town in its center, including helmet, crest, and mantling. In the blue shield, two golden double-tailed lions stand facing each other, jointly holding an upright silver sword with a golden hilt, upon the tip of which a turbaned Turk's head is impaled. Above the shield rests a silver knight's helmet topped with a crown and mantling, which is blue and gold on the left side from the viewer's perspective and red and silver on the right. Below the coat of arms, the name 'DERECSKE' is inscribed in golden-yellow capital letters.

Symbolism: The motif of two lions holding a sword impaling a Turk's head refers to the historic battles against Ottoman forces in the Great Hungarian Plain. The white field symbolizes purity and peace, while the gold and blue heraldic colors reflect regional tradition.