Kempen, Germany

About the place: Kempen is a historic town located in the district of Viersen, in western North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is known for its well-preserved medieval town center, historic castle, and rich Lower Rhine cultural heritage.

Flag Description: The flag of Kempen is designed as a vertical banner consisting of two equal vertical stripes: blue on the left (hoist/observer's side) and red on the right. Slightly above the center of the banner is the city coat of arms. The shield is quartered by a black cross. The first (upper left) white field features two blue keys with bits pointing upwards and outwards. The second (upper right) blue field displays a golden crescent moon and a golden six-pointed star. The third (lower left) field is plain red, and the fourth (lower right) field is plain white.

Symbolism: The vertical blue and red stripes reflect the traditional city colors. The black cross in the coat of arms refers to the historical belonging to the Electorate of Cologne (Kurköln). The two blue keys in the upper left field represent Saint Peter, the patron saint of the Archbishopric of Cologne. The golden crescent and six-pointed star in the upper right field are traditional local symbols, while the red and white fields in the lower part complete the city's heraldic composition.