East Germany (1959-1990)

(1959-1990)

East Germany (1959-1990)
3:5

Flag Dates

  • adopted October 1, 1959
  • abolished October 3, 1990

Vexilliger Type

Shape

3:5
  • quadrilateral → rectangular → elongated

Division

  • horizontal
  • number of stripes 3 stripes
  • stripe symmetry symmetric stripes
  • additional area no additional area
  • stripe areas equal
  • division lines straight

Colors

  • N
    black
  • R
    base red
  • Au
    gold

Elements

  • horizontal stripe
  • horizontal stripe
  • horizontal stripe
  • emblem