Lügde

About the place: Lügde is a historic town located in the Lippe district in eastern North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It lies in the Emmer River valley and is well known for its preserved medieval town wall and traditions.

Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, blue on top and red on the bottom, with a 3:5 aspect ratio. Posited in the hoist portion (on the left side from the viewer's perspective) is the town's coat of arms. The coat of arms is a shield divided vertically: in the left white field (heraldic dexter), there is a red cross with trefoil ends above a red five-petaled rose with a yellow center; in the right blue field (heraldic sinister), a white key is oriented vertically with its bit pointing up and outward.

Symbolism: The blue and red colors of the flag represent the main municipal colors. The coat of arms combines historical symbols: the red cross references the historical ecclesiastical influence of Paderborn and Cologne, the red rose is the traditional Lippe rose, and the white key represents Saint Peter, the patron saint.