Few symbols are as powerful at identifying an individual as belonging to a particular tribe or group than a patriotic tattoo; and there is perhaps no greater symbol identifying a sovereign nation than its flag, so it should come as no surprise that flags are extraordinarily popular as patriotic tattoo designs.
Flag tattoo designs are a powerful way for an individual to symbolize their love, devotion, patriotism and sense of national pride for their country.
The flag of Germany is a tricolor consisting of three equal horizontal bands displaying the national colors of Germany: black, red and gold.
The flag of Germany has not always used black, red and gold as its colors. After the Austro–Prussian War in 1866, the Prussian-dominated North German Confederation adopted a tricolor of black-white-red as its flag. This flag later became the flag of the German Empire, formed following the unification of Germany in 1871, and was used until 1918. Black, white and red were reintroduced as the German national colors with the establishment of Nazi Germany in 1933.
The color schemes of black-red-gold and black-white-red have played an important role in the history of Germany and have had various meanings. The colors of the modern flag are associated with the republican democracy formed after World War II, and represent German unity and freedom: not only the freedom of Germany, but also the personal freedom of the German people.
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Below you will find a gallery of inspirational images that will help you in your quest of creating the perfect flag tattoo.
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