Free City of Frankfurt
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: The Free City of Frankfurt was an independent city-state located along the Main River in present-day western Germany. As a prominent Free Imperial City and the traditional coronation site of Holy Roman Emperors, it served as a major political and financial hub in the region.
Flag Description: The flag features a 2:3 horizontal field divided into four equal horizontal stripes of red, white, red, and white. In the canton at the hoist (left from the viewer's perspective), extending over the top two stripes, is the coat of arms. The shield is red, depicting a white eagle with a gold crown, gold beak and talons, and a blue tongue.
Symbolism: Red and white are the traditional municipal colors of Frankfurt am Main. The silver eagle on a red field is the historical symbol of a Free Imperial City directly subject to the Emperor.
Flag Description: The flag features a 2:3 horizontal field divided into four equal horizontal stripes of red, white, red, and white. In the canton at the hoist (left from the viewer's perspective), extending over the top two stripes, is the coat of arms. The shield is red, depicting a white eagle with a gold crown, gold beak and talons, and a blue tongue.
Symbolism: Red and white are the traditional municipal colors of Frankfurt am Main. The silver eagle on a red field is the historical symbol of a Free Imperial City directly subject to the Emperor.