Amstelveen

Amstelveen is a municipality in North Holland, the Netherlands. The flag is based on the municipal coat of arms and consists of five horizontal stripes in red and black. Four white Saint Andrew's crosses are placed on the black stripes. The flag of Amsterdam also contains these crosses. The municipal coat of arms is derived from the coat of arms of the Persijn family and has been in official use since 1816. The coat of arms of this influential family also features the Saint Andrew's crosses.