Meinerzhagen

About the place: Meinerzhagen is a town in the Märkischer Kreis district in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located in the Sauerland region, well known for its natural environment in the Ebbe Mountains.

Flag Description: The flag is a vertical banner divided into two equal vertical stripes: blue on the left side from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter) and yellow on the right side (heraldic sinister). The town's coat of arms is placed in the center of the upper third. The shield is divided horizontally; the upper golden field features a blue Saltire crossed by a red rampant lion. The lower part consists of a red and silver chequy field overlaid with a golden post horn.

Symbolism: The blue and yellow colors of the banner derive from the primary colors of the city's coat of arms. The red lion in the upper field originates from the arms of the Counts of Berg, while the blue Saltire refers to historical ties with the Lords of Bassenheim. The red and silver chequy band represents the County of Mark, to which the area historically belonged, and the golden post horn symbolizes the local tradition of postal services and transport.