Does anyone know what the 3 colors mean for Germany on the Flag?

Question

I have this project on my herritage and my country is Germany does anyone know what they mean?

Answer 1

There are several theories: maybe black and gold relate to the colours of the coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire; red might relate to the Hanseatic League:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Ger...

Answer 2

As the above picture of the German Flag indicates the overall background is Red, black and gold

The description of the German Flag is as follows:

Three equal horizontal bands of black (top), red, and gold

According to Ancient and Heraldic traditions much symbolism is associated with colors. The colors on the German flag represent the following:

Yellow - a symbol of generosity

Red - hardiness, bravery, strength & valour

Black - Determination

They are derived from the similar colours of the Imperial coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire

All Flag pictures depict flags flying, from the viewer's point of view, from left to right

The shape and flag ratio of the German flag is described as 3:5

The Meaning & History of the German Flag

German National flags were banned by the Allies in Germany after the defeat of n**i Germany in World War II

On May 9, 1949 the black-red-gold flag was adopted as the federal flag for the Federal Republic of West Germany flag

1990 - East Germany was reunited with the Federal Republic

Answer 3

German Flag Meaning:

The colors black, red and gold have been associated with Germany since the middle ages, but the current German flag colors are traced back to early 19th century volunteers, who fought for the country in the Napoleonic wars. The colors are based on the soldiers' uniforms which were black coats with red braid and gold buttons.

German Flag History:

The current German flag was adopted on May 9, 1949. The German flag has actually been used at least three times in German history. It was adopted in 1848 and was abolished in 1852. It was then readopted as the flag of the Weimar Republic on August 11, 1919, and again abolished on March 12 1933, when it was replaced by the flag of the Third Reich. The German flag was also used by the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) until 1959, but a coat of arms to it from 1959 to 1989. Germany separated into two countries after the Second World War and reunited on October 3, 1990, and this flag was chosen.

Interesting German Flag Facts:

The colors of the German flag now represent the unification of Germany. From 1935 to1945, the German flag featured a red background with a black Swastika in the middle of it on a white circle.