Kőszeg

About the place: Kőszeg is a historic town in western Hungary, located in Vas County near the Austrian border at the foot of the Kőszeg Mountains. The town is famous for its well-preserved medieval heritage, most notably Jurisics Castle, and its rich history of defending against Ottoman forces.

Flag Description: The flag of Kőszeg consists of a yellow field featuring the complex coat of arms of the town with supporters in the center. In the middle is a blue shield displaying a silver city wall on green hills, with a central silver tower topped by a red pointed roof, an encircling gold crown, and two open blue gates with raised golden portcullises. The shield is held by two kneeling angels in red and green robes with wings in alternating colors. Below the shield is a silver ribbon bearing the black Latin motto 'ADIUTORIUM NOSTRUM DEUS'.

Symbolism: The yellow field symbolizes prosperity and nobility. The coat of arms depicts a fortified town, referencing Kőszeg's historical significance as a crucial border fortress. The golden crown and the angelic shield supporters represent royal privileges and divine protection, reinforced by the Latin motto 'ADIUTORIUM NOSTRUM DEUS' (Our help is God).