Introduction
The flag of Lublin, a city in eastern Poland, is a horizontal bicolor of white over red with the city's coat of arms centered on the white stripe.
The flag's proportions are 5:8, and the coat of arms features a white (silver) goat standing on its hind legs against a red shield, holding a golden vine with its front hooves.
This design is a direct derivation from the city's heraldic symbols, making it a classic example of a heraldic banner used as a civic flag.
Meaning & Symbolism
The white and red colors are the national colors of Poland, reflecting Lublin's status as a major Polish city and its historical significance within the nation.
The central coat of arms is the primary symbol, with the white goat representing vigilance, vitality, and prosperity, while the golden vine it holds symbolizes fertility, abundance, and the region's historical connections to viticulture and trade.
The red shield background denotes courage and the martial history of the city, which was a fortified settlement.
History of the Lublin Flag
The current flag design, based on the traditional coat of arms, was officially adopted by the Lublin City Council on July 8, 2004.
The coat of arms itself has much older origins, with the goat motif appearing on the city's seal as early as the 14th century, and its modern form was formally granted and standardized in the 20th century.
Curiosities
- The goat on Lublin's coat of arms is sometimes humorously referred to as 'Elvis' by locals due to its dynamic, upright posture.
- Unlike many Polish municipal flags that use a swallow-tailed (gonfalon) design for official ceremonies, Lublin's flag is a standard rectangle for general use.
- The specific shade of red used on the flag is defined in the legal resolution as heraldic red, which corresponds to the Pantone 1795 C color code for consistent reproduction.
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Construction Sheet
The flag has a 5:8 ratio. It is divided into two equal horizontal stripes: white on top and red on the bottom. The city's coat of arms is centered on the white stripe, with its height equal to 1/2 the height of the white stripe.
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Common Misidentifications
At a distance or when folded, it can be mistaken for the flag of Poland, which is a white-over-red bicolor without an emblem.