This is an authentic official state flag of the German Democratic Republic (GDR), commonly known as East Germany...or in German, the DDR (Deutsche Demokratische Republik). This specific version featuring the central coat of arms was officially adopted on October 1, 1959, and remained in use until German reunification in 1990.
The format of this flag is a "Banner flag" (Bannerflagge), designed to hang vertically from a top crossbar or line rather than flying horizontally from a standard flagpole.
Description:
It uses the traditional German black, red, and gold tricolor base. The central insignia represents a socialist alliance between three distinct social classes:
Hammer - Symbolizes the industrial workers and factory labor.
Compass - Symbolizes the intelligentsia, scientists, and academic professionals.
Rye - Symbolizes the farmers and agricultural community.
Measurements (approximate):
38”L x 22”H
