Netphen

About the place: Netphen is a town in the Siegen-Wittgenstein district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is situated in the scenic low mountain region of Siegerland, near the source of the Sieg river.

Flag Description: The flag of Netphen is designed as a vertical banner consisting of two equal vertical stripes of blue on the left (hoist side from the observer's view) and yellow on the right. In the upper third, centered across both stripes, is the coat of arms of Netphen. The shield is divided horizontally: the upper blue field features gold billets and a rising golden lion with red tongue and claws, while the lower golden field displays a black wild boar.

Symbolism: The blue and yellow colors of the banner are derived from the primary tinctures of the town's coat of arms. The upper blue field with the golden lion amidst gold billets represents the historical rule of the House of Nassau-Siegen. The black wild boar in the lower golden field is taken from the historic seal of the former Amt Netphen, symbolizing the region's rich woodlands and local heritage.