Medebach

About the place: Medebach is a historic town in western Germany, located in the Hochsauerlandkreis district in North Rhine-Westphalia. It is situated in the picturesque, hilly region of Sauerland near the border with Hesse.

Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, blue on top and white on the bottom. In the center of the flag is the town's coat of arms. The coat of arms features a white chief at the top with the black inscription 'MEDEBACH' in capital letters, and a shield divided by a black cross into four quarters. The upper left quarter (viewer's left) contains a white fleur-de-lis on a red field, the upper right and lower left quarters are plain white, and the lower right quarter contains a white key pointing right and up on a red field.

Symbolism: The black cross on the shield refers to the town's historical affiliation with the Electorate of Cologne (Kurköln). The key is the traditional attribute of Saint Peter, the patron saint of the Archdiocese of Cologne. The fleur-de-lis is a Marian symbol representing Saint Mary, the patron saint of the local parish church.