The colors used are (from top to bottom) white, blue and gold (yellow).

The flag was adopted by decree of the provincial executive of Limburg on 28 July 1953.

A fearsome-looking red lion with a crown and double tail occupies a central place on the flag.

As a symbol of honour, strength, pride and courage, the lion has always been in vogue in royal houses, noble families or other institutions seeking to exude authority and authority.

The background of the flag is formed by two equals, horizontally positioned stripes of white (top) and yellow (bottom).