Flag of Kiel Germany - Color Changing Coffee Mug

The Flag of Kiel, also known as the Schleswig-Holstein flag, is a bicolor vertical flag consisting of three equal horizontal bands of white (top and bottom) and red (middle). It serves as both the city flag of Kiel, located in northern Germany, and one of the two official flags of the federal state of Schleswig-Holstein. The flag's design mirrors that of the Dannebrog, the flag of Denmark, which reflects the historical ties between Kiel and Denmark. The flag's use as a symbol for Schleswig-Holstein is linked to the Duchy of Holstein, where the striped pattern was first adopted in the 14th century. The Flag of Kiel holds significant cultural value for its residents, representing both local pride and shared heritage with Denmark. Its usage within the city and the state reinforces a sense of identity and connection to this storied region of Germany.