Hans flag

Hans flags one calls those Banner hanseatischer cities, since that 13. Century to Tail, and/or that Aftercastle the ship and above all that Koggen were attached, as for example on one Elbinger seal of 1350 to see is. First still in-colored red became Gonfanons, to a mast with cross as point fastens - probably an indication of the protection of the king. Red was also that Gonfanon Danish ships, that England, the late red George cross one added, was probably white. Since the second half of the 13. Century became from them would separate (usually white-red) Banner arranged, in order to prevent confounding. Into multi colour ranges and simple symbols (like crosses) were divided were added. The red Gonfanon at the mast remained. As the oldest Hans flag is considered the in-colored red of Hamburg. Further cities, the own Hans flags had, were among other things Riga, Luebeck (13. Jh.), Stralsund, Elbing, Danzig, Bremen, Rostock (14. Jh.), King mountain, Wismar, as well as Stettin (15. Jh.). From these Banners many of the today's city flags went and -Coat of arms out. Also red exchanged with blue and knows with yellow.