Flag of East Germany
Flag NameFlag of East Germany
Country NameEast Germany
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2DD
Date Adopted1959-10-07
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio3:5
Primary ColorsBlack, Red, Gold, White
Symbolism DescriptionThe black, red, and gold tricolor was a traditional symbol of German unity and freedom, dating back to the 19th century. The central emblem, added in 1959, symbolized the alliance of the working class (hammer), the peasantry (wreath of rye), and the intelligentsia (compass), reflecting the socialist ideology of the state.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerKarl-Heinz Drescher (for the emblem)
Has Coat of Armstrue
Related FlagsFlag of Germany, Historical German flags
Legal DescriptionA horizontal tricolor of black (top), red (middle), and gold (bottom), with the national emblem placed centrally, overlapping the red and gold stripes.
Description
The national flag of the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) featured a horizontal tricolor of black, red, and gold, defaced with the national emblem in the center. The emblem consisted of a hammer (representing workers), a compass (representing intellectuals), and a wreath of rye (representing farmers).
