East German Army Flag 15″ X 21″

The East German Army Flag measuring 15 x 21 inches is a historical artifact associated with the National People’s Army (Nationale Volksarmee, NVA) of the former German Democratic Republic. This flag features the distinctive emblem of East Germany—a hammer and compass, surrounded by a ring of rye—set against the traditional black, red, and gold tricolor. The emblem symbols represent the alliance of workers, farmers, and the intelligentsia. The NVA, established in 1956, served as the armed forces of East Germany until the reunification of Germany in 1990. Flags of this type were commonly utilized in military settings such as parades, ceremonies, and official buildings to signify unit identity and national pride. The flag’s size makes it suitable for indoor display or as part of a collection focused on military history or the Cold War era. This item reflects the iconography and design principles of East German state insignia from that period.