German Democratic Republic
The German Democratic Republic (East Germany) used a socialist insignia from 1950 until its reunification with West Germany in 1990. In 1959 the insigna was also added to the flag of East Germany.
Insignia of the German Democratic Republic | ||
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Coat of arms of East Germany 1950–1953. |
Coat of arms of East Germany 1953–1955. |
Coat of arms of East Germany 1955–1990. |
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