The Flag of Lippe is a historical banner associated with the Principality of Lippe, a former German state that existed from the Middle Ages until 1918. The flag consists of three equal horizontal bands of color: red (top and bottom) and white (middle). This tricolor design is similar to the flags of several other countries, including the Netherlands and Moldova, but it predates them. The exact origins of the Lippe flag are unclear; however, it is believed that the red and white colors may have been adopted from the Lippe family's coat of arms, which features a red lion on a silver (white) background. The flag served as a symbol of identity for the people of Lippe during its independent existence and continues to be used today by various cultural associations and organizations connected to Lippe.
