Flag of Hesse - Official State Flag of the German Federal State #143102 (License: Personal Use)

The flag of Hesse consists of three equal horizontal bands: black at the top, white in the middle, and red at the bottom. Centered on the white stripe is the state coat of arms-a red shield displaying a silver (white) lion with a forked tail, crowned and armed in gold, symbolizing strength and sovereignty. This design was officially adopted in 1948 following the formation of the modern federal state of Hesse after World War II.

This image is used on government websites, educational resources, and cultural platforms to represent the German state of Hesse. It serves users seeking information about regional identity, German federal states, or heraldry, and supports civic education and tourism content.