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| National Emblem of East Germany | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armiger | German Democratic Republic |
| Adopted | 12 January 1950 (a predecessor, see below) |
| Relinquished | 3 October 1990 |
| Shield | Gules and a hammer and compass or |
| Supporters | Ring of rye |
| Other elements | Flag of Germany |
| Use | National People's Army Volkspolizei |
The national emblem of East Germany featured a hammer and a compass, surrounded by a ring of rye.[citation needed] It was an example of what has been called "socialist heraldry". It was the only heraldic device of a European socialist state with a ring of grain which does not contain a red star.
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