Hürth

About the place: Hürth is a town in the Rhein-Erft-Kreis district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, located southwest of Cologne. Historically, it is known for its lignite mining and chemical industry.

Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, red on top and white on the bottom, with a 3:5 aspect ratio. Shifted towards the hoist is the town's coat of arms. The shield is divided horizontally and party per pale in the upper half. In the upper right field (viewer's top-left), a white eagle with red claws and tongue is set against a black field. In the upper left field (viewer's top-right), a black cross is on a white background. The lower half features a white cogwheel with three spokes on a red field.

Symbolism: The coat of arms on the flag combines historical and industrial symbols of Hürth. The white eagle on black refers to the Counts of Valkenburg, former rulers in the region. The black cross on a white background represents the Electorate of Cologne. The cogwheel in the lower section symbolizes the town's modern industrial heritage, particularly lignite mining, energy production, and the chemical industry.