Map Overlay of East and West Germany with National Flag

A conceptual map of Germany is shown, colored in two broad horizontal sections: red at the top and gold at the bottom. Positioned within the red upper half, which symbolically represents the eastern part, is the national emblem of the former German Democratic Republic (East Germany), featuring a hammer and a compass surrounded by a wreath of grain. This artistic rendering combines the modern geographical outline of Germany with symbolic elements reminiscent of its divided past, particularly highlighting the identity of East Germany and its relation to the broader German nation.

germany - east germany - gdr - map - emblem - history - division - cold war - europe