Coat of arms of Hamburg

Coat of arms of Hamburg
Versions
Middle coat of arms of Hamburg
Lesser coat of arms of Hamburg
Admiralty coat of arms of Hamburg
ArmigerFree and Hanseatic City of Hamburg
CrestThree peacock feathers and six banners of the arms and a mantling Argent and Gules.
ShieldGules, a castle triple-turreted Argent.
SupportersTwo Lions rampant reguardant Or, langued Gules.
CompartmentA postament Or
Other elementsA cross Argent atop the central turret, a six-rayed mullet Argent above each outer turret.
UseThe greater arms may only be used by the government of Hamburg.

The coat of arms of Hamburg, along with the flag of Hamburg, is regulated by the constitution of Hamburg and law. The colors of Hamburg are white and red. One of the oldest versions of the castle is found on a seal in 1241.