Hercegszántó

About the place: Hercegszántó is a village in southern Hungary, located in Bács-Kiskun County near the Serbian border. The village has a rich ethnically diverse history and lies close to the Danube River.

Flag Description: The flag features a diagonal yellow bend running from the upper hoist corner to the lower fly corner, dividing the field into two triangular sections: a blue section at the upper fly and a red section at the lower hoist. In the center of the flag is the municipal coat of arms, consisting of a blue shield topped with a gold royal crown with red lining. On the shield, the Virgin Mary is depicted in a yellow dress and red cloak with a halo, flanked on the left side (viewer's perspective) by a gold Latin cross and on the right side by a gold Orthodox cross.

Symbolism: The colors of the flag represent national and local traditions. The figure of the Virgin Mary on the blue shield symbolizes the patron and religious roots of the municipality, while the side-by-side presence of the Latin cross and the Orthodox cross highlights the long-standing coexistence of Catholic and Orthodox communities in this border area.