National flag of the German Democratic Republic (1959-1990)
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National flag of the German Democratic Republic (1959-1990)
The national flag of the German Democratic Republic, 1959-1990 pattern. It is made of synthetic fibre bunting, the hoist is made from fabric of a cotton and linen blend. The flag is machine sewn with the design printed onto the fabric. A rope and two aluminium clips are attached to hoist the flag. Written in biro on the hoist 'Ôòá┬©ST TYSKELAND'. Design: three black, red and yellow horizontal stripes. In centre a yellow wreath of wheat, within which is a device of a hammer and compasses. The wheat represents the peasants, the hammer ├½Ôûê├ï industrial workers, the compasses -science and industry, the whole on a red disc symbolising communist ideology.
Original size: 914 mm x 1524 mm
- Image reference: L0131
- National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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