Flag of Germany
Colors
#000000
#DD0000
#FFCC00
Meaning & Symbolism
The colors come from the uniforms of the Lützow Free Corps during the Napoleonic Wars: black uniforms with golden buttons and red trim. They symbolize "From darkness (black) through blood (red) toward the golden light of freedom".
History
First used in 1848 during the revolution. It was the flag of the Weimar Republic (1919-1933). The Nazis replaced it with the swastika. Readopted by West Germany in 1949 and by reunified Germany in 1990.
Curiosities
East Germany used the same flag but with the state coat of arms in the center. After reunification, the coat of arms was simply removed.
