Frankfurt (Oder)

About the place: Frankfurt (Oder) is an important city in eastern Brandenburg, Germany, situated on the west bank of the Oder River. Located right on the Polish border directly across from Slubice, it forms a prominent cross-border twin city.

Flag Description: The flag of the city consists of three horizontal stripes of equal width: red at the top, green in the middle, and white at the bottom. In the center of the flag is the city's coat of arms. Within a white shield, a red brick city gate with two towers capped with pointed roofs stands on a green hill. Inside the open archway stands a red cockerel with gold beak and comb facing towards the hoist (viewer's left). Above the gate between the towers hangs a small white escutcheon bearing the red Brandenburger eagle.

Symbolism: The red and white colors reference the traditional state colors of Brandenburg, while the green stripe symbolizes the surrounding landscape and location on the Oder River. The red brick city gate in the coat of arms represents historical fortifications and civic rights, while the cockerel (Latin gallus) acts as a canting symbol for Frankish settlers or vigilance. The small shield displaying the red eagle signifies the city's historic allegiance to the Margraviate of Brandenburg.