Rostock Coat of Arms - Symbol of the Hanseatic City #1874188 (License: Personal Use)

The Rostock coat of arms features a silver-gray shield bearing a bold red eight-pointed star centered over two diagonal blue bars forming an X. This heraldic design dates back to the 13th century and reflects Rostock’s status as a leading member of the Hanseatic League, with the star representing guidance and the crossed bars evoking trade routes or ship rigging.

Used on official municipal documents, city websites, tourism materials, and historical exhibits; targets users researching German heraldry, local history, or planning visits to Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.