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
Armiger	Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg
Crest	Three peacock feathers and six banners of the arms and a mantling Argent and Gules.
Shield	Gules, a castle triple-turreted Argent.
Supporters	Two Lions rampant reguardant Or, langued Gules.
Compartment	A postament Or
Other elements	A cross Argent atop the central turret, a six-rayed mullet Argent above each outer turret.
Use	The greater arms may only be used by the government of Hamburg.

The coat of arms of the German state and city of Hamburg is a kind of national emblem. The coat of arms and the flags are 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.