Which coat of arms belongs to the federal state of Schleswig-Holstein?

The Schleswig-Holstein coat of arms combines two historic symbols: the Schleswig lion and the Holstein nettle leaf. It is typically presented in a shield divided vertically, with blue and red fields and gold figures.

• Recall that northern states often feature heraldic animals and regional symbols in their coats of arms.
• Look for a shield with two distinct halves combining Schleswig and Holstein emblems.
• Eliminate coats of arms that clearly belong to city-states (e.g., Berlin bear) or southern regions.
• Familiarize yourself with heraldic motifs of the north for quick visual identification.