A classroom with a readable emblem
You want a large flag and an emblem you can check on the photo. The Flag Company 5 ft by 3 ft sheet is the row whose 31 reviews discuss this flag. One reviewer says the emblem is not exact.
DDR flag comparison 2026
The best DDR flags, compared.
Top pick: Akachafactory DDR mini pennant Best value: AZ FLAG East Germany flag 45 cm by 30 cm – About £6.84 for a 45 cm by 30 cm banner with cords. The award is the price and the format. Updated October 2026.
A DDR flag here is a modern polyester copy of the German flag used from 1959 to 1990: black, red and gold, with a hammer and compasses inside a wreath of grain. Today's German flag is the same three colours and no emblem. The [DDR flag versus Germany flag](/hub/flags/ddr-flag/sub/ddr-flag-vs-germany-flag) guide is the identification page. One reviewer says the emblem is not exact. Judge the emblem, the size and the fixing. A table flag will not fly on a house pole. polyester is indoor and occasional outdoor use. None of these rows is an original 1959 flag. The English page says the emblem was added from 1959, and that from 3 October 1990 the plain flag was the flag of reunified.
A DDR flag here is a modern polyester copy of the German flag used from 1959 to 1990: black, red and gold, with a hammer and compasses inside a wreath of grain.
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Personal buying guide
Which DDR flag fits?
Question 1 of 2
Where will you use the flag?
The best DDR flags in detail
Our view
The Akachafactory piece is a double-sided polyester mini pennant, model MF088 germany ddr, listed at 15 cm by 10 cm by 0.03 cm. It is £7.14 on amazon.co.uk and rated 4.8 from 8 reviews, the highest stars in the set and the smallest sample. The title sells it for a car mirror. The listing asks how it attaches and does not give a clip, a sucker or a sleeve, so the fixing is not stated. Weight and country of origin are not stated either. Eight reviews cannot carry a comparison against flags that have eyelets and a stated size class. It is a car pennant of the historical design, and it is not a substitute for the 5 ft sheets or even for the table flags that include a base.
Pros
- Double-sided polyester at 15 cm by 10 cm
- £7.14, sold for a car mirror
- 4.8 from 8 reviews on this listing
- Thin enough, at 0.03 cm, to sit against a window or a mirror
Cons
- Only 8 reviews
- Clip or sucker is not stated
- Weight and country of origin are not stated
- Not a flying flag and not a desk flag with a base
Best for: A car mirror or a similar small hang, when a double-sided 15 cm pennant is the whole job.
Less suitable: A pole, a wall, a boat courtesy hoist, or any buyer who needs a stated clip.
Specifications
- Model
- Akachafactory DDR mini pennant
- Brand
- Akachafactory
- Price
- ∼£7
- Customer rating
- 4.8/5(8)
- Format
- Car pennant
- Size
- 15 × 10 cm
- Material
- Polyester
- Use
- Car mirror
- Pack
- 1
- Pole
- Not stated
Common questions
Is this a full DDR flag?
No. It is a mini pennant listed at 15 cm by 10 cm, double sided, for a car mirror.
What is it made of?
The technical details say polyester.
How does it attach to a car?
The listing asks that question and does not give a clip or sucker specification. The attachment method is not stated.
Our view
The AZ FLAG medium flag is 90 cm by 60 cm and 50 g, in 100D polyester, with two brass eyelets and no extra parts, model X_308. It is £8.95 on amazon.co.uk. The bullets limit it to indoor and occasional outdoor use and to light wind, and the care line is a wash at 30 degrees C. The 4.6 from 15,077 reviews is the same star line as the two-pack, so it does not prove this 90 cm flag on its own. Ninety centimetres by 60 cm is slightly deeper than the 3:5 proportion of a 5 ft by 3 ft flag, which matters if you are matching a drawing and matters less on a bedroom wall. At 50 g it is a light sheet. It suits a smaller wall when a 150 cm flag would swamp the space, and it is the wrong cloth to leave on a pole through a wet week.
Pros
- 90 cm by 60 cm of 100D polyester at £8.95
- Two brass eyelets and a stated 50 g weight
- Care line of 30 degrees C, with a delicate iron
- A smaller wall size than the 5 ft flags
Cons
- The 15,077-review line is shared across AZ FLAG listings
- 90 cm by 60 cm is slightly deeper than 3:5
- Occasional outdoor and light wind only
- No pole, and included components say nothing else is supplied
Best for: A bedroom or classroom wall where 150 cm by 90 cm would be too wide, and the flag comes in at night.
Less suitable: A strict 3:5 proportion, a house pole in British weather, or a buyer who wants reviews that name this size.
Specifications
- Model
- AZ FLAG East Germany flag 90 cm by 60 cm
- Brand
- AZ FLAG
- Price
- ∼£9
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(15,077)
- Format
- Medium flag
- Size
- 90 × 60 cm
- Material
- Polyester 100D
- Fixing
- Brass eyelets
- Use
- Occasional outdoor
- Pack
- 1
- Care
- 30 °C wash
- Weight
- 50 g
- Pole
- No
Common questions
Can this 90 cm flag be hung outdoors?
The bullets say indoor and occasional outdoor use, and resistance to light wind. They do not say year-round outdoor use.
Is it polyester?
Yes. The listing says 100 percent polyester, 100D.
Does it include a pole?
Included components say no additional components. You get the flag with two brass eyelets.
Our view
This AZ FLAG pack is two East Germany flags, each 150 cm by 90 cm, with two brass eyelets on each and a pack weight of 220 g, about 110 g a flag in the bullets. The amazon.co.uk price is £22.95, about £11.48 a flag, which is more per flag than the single 5 ft listings around £8.85 to £8.99. The rating line is 4.6 from 15,077 reviews, the same line as the 90 cm by 60 cm AZ FLAG listing, so treat it as a shared widget rather than a verdict on this pack. The title says 100D polyester and the fabric-type field says polyester 38D, so the cloth weight is not one figure. The care line is a 30 degrees C wash, the stated use is indoor and occasional outdoor, and a pole is not included. Buy the pack when you need two matching large flags, and look elsewhere when you need one flag with reviews that name this design.
Pros
- Two flags, each 150 cm by 90 cm, with two brass eyelets
- Stated for indoor and occasional outdoor use
- Washable at 30 degrees C on the care line
- About 110 g each in the bullets
Cons
- £22.95 is about £11.48 a flag, dearer than the single 5 ft listings
- The 15,077-review line is shared with another AZ FLAG size
- The title says 100D and the fabric field says 38D
- No pole
Best for: Two matching 150 cm by 90 cm flags for a hall and a spare, when the cloth contradiction on the listing is acceptable.
Less suitable: One flag on a budget, a sewn outdoor flag, or anyone treating 15,077 stars as reviews of this pack alone.
Specifications
- Model
- AZ FLAG pack of 2 East Germany flags 150 cm by 90 cm
- Brand
- AZ FLAG
- Price
- ∼£23
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(15,077)
- Format
- Two-pack
- Size
- 150 × 90 cm
- Material
- 100D / 38D
- Fixing
- Brass eyelets
- Use
- Occasional outdoor
- Pack
- 2
- Care
- 30 °C wash
- Weight
- 110 g each
- Pole
- No
Common questions
How many flags are in the pack?
The listing says a pack of two East Germany flags, each 150 cm by 90 cm.
Is a pole included?
No. The bullets describe two brass eyelets on each flag and do not list a pole.
What cloth does the listing name?
The title says 100D polyester. The fabric-type field says polyester 38D. Both figures are on the listing.
Our view
The Flag Company sheet is a double-stitched polyester flag of 5 ft by 3 ft, about 91.4 cm by 152.4 cm and 150 g, with eyelets and no pole in the listing. On amazon.co.uk it is £8.85 and rated 4.6 from 31 reviews, and those reviews are the ones in this set that discuss this East Germany flag rather than a shared catalogue widget. One reviewer says the emblem is not exact, so look at the hammer, compass and grain wreath on the product photo before you use it in a classroom. Weatherproof is not answered on the listing, which leaves this as a light printed flag you take down in strong wind. Five feet by three feet matches the 3:5 proportion of the 1959 design. You still supply the halyard or the wall hooks yourself.
Pros
- 5 ft by 3 ft (about 91.4 cm by 152.4 cm), the 3:5 proportion
- Double-stitched polyester, 150 g, with eyelets, at £8.85
- 4.6 from 31 reviews that refer to this flag
- A single large flag, so you are not paying for a second copy
Cons
- One reviewer says the emblem is not exact
- Weatherproof is not stated on the listing
- No pole is included
Best for: A wall or a light pole, when you want one large emblem flag and the clearest DDR comments in this amazon.co.uk set.
Less suitable: A flag you leave up all winter, a desk, or a buyer who needs a measured match to a 1959 drawing.
Specifications
- Model
- The Flag Company East Germany flag 5 ft by 3 ft
- Brand
- The Flag Company
- Price
- ∼£9
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(31)
- Format
- Large flag
- Size
- 91.4 × 152.4 cm
- Material
- Polyester
- Fixing
- Eyelets
- Pack
- 1
- Weight
- 150 g
- Pole
- Not stated
Common questions
Does this East Germany flag include a pole?
The listing bullets do not include a pole. They list a 5 ft by 3 ft polyester flag with eyelets.
What is it made of?
The listing says 100 percent polyester, with double stitching and eyelets for flying.
Is it described as weatherproof?
The listing asks whether it is weatherproof and does not answer. Weatherproof is not stated.
Our view
The Flagtex flag is listed at 150 cm by 90 cm and 99.8 g, with brass grommets, model 117900, and Taiwan as the country of origin. It is £8.99 on amazon.co.uk and rated 4.5 from 11 reviews, a thinner sample than the Flag Company line at almost the same size. The product prose says you can hang it indoors or outdoors, while the recommended-use field says room, so the outdoor line is not a single clear instruction. Included components name a grommet and do not name a pole. At under 100 g for a 5 ft by 3 ft sheet this is a light print, and care instructions are not stated. It is a reasonable second large flag if the Flag Company listing is out of stock, and a poor choice if you wanted reviews that describe the emblem.
Pros
- 150 cm by 90 cm, the same 5 ft by 3 ft class as the top pick
- Brass grommets, model 117900, at £8.99
- 4.5 from 11 reviews on this listing
- Rectangular polyester with no extra parts to store
Cons
- Only 11 reviews, so the star line is a thin sample
- The prose says indoor or outdoor while the use field says room
- Listed weight is 99.8 g, and care is not stated
- No pole in the included components
Best for: A spare 5 ft by 3 ft polyester flag with brass grommets, when the Flag Company listing is unavailable.
Less suitable: A buyer who wants reviews that mention the emblem, or a heavier cloth for a pole left up in British weather.
Specifications
- Model
- Flagtex East Germany flag 5 ft by 3 ft
- Brand
- Flagtex
- Price
- ∼£9
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(11)
- Format
- Large flag
- Size
- 150 × 90 cm
- Material
- Polyester
- Fixing
- Brass grommets
- Use
- Room
- Pack
- 1
- Weight
- 99.8 g
- Pole
- No
Common questions
Does the Flagtex flag come with a pole?
Included components list a grommet, not a pole. The listing does not say a pole is supplied.
Can it be hung outdoors?
The product prose says indoors or outdoors. The recommended-use field says room. Both are on the listing.
What size is it?
The listing gives 5 ft by 3 ft and item dimensions of 150 cm by 90 cm.
Our view
This AZ FLAG banner is 45 cm by 30 cm and 15 g, in 100D polyester, with two cords on a reinforcement band and a rope-mount description, model S_308. The amazon.co.uk price is £6.84, the lowest hanging flag in this set that is not a mesh boat flag. The rating is 4.4 from 12,635 reviews, and that count repeats across other AZ FLAG designs, so it is not a pile of comments on this 45 cm sheet. The care line allows a 30 degrees C wash and a delicate iron. Eighteen inches by twelve inches will not read as a house flag from the pavement. The cords are for a stick or a light hook, not a pair of metal eyelets on a halyard. It is the best value when you want a small East Germany flag to hang for an evening, and a poor substitute for the 5 ft sheets.
Pros
- 45 cm by 30 cm at £6.84
- Two cords and a rope-mount description
- 100D polyester, washable at 30 degrees C
- Light enough, at 15 g, to tape or tie for one evening
Cons
- The 12,635-review line is a shared AZ FLAG widget
- Cords, not metal eyelets for a halyard
- Far too small to read as a house flag
- 100D cloth, stated for occasional outdoor use only
Best for: A small hang, a hand flag, or a noticeboard, when £6.84 is the budget and a full pole flag is unnecessary.
Less suitable: A halyard, a garden pole, or anyone who needs the flag to be readable across a street.
Specifications
- Model
- AZ FLAG East Germany flag 45 cm by 30 cm
- Brand
- AZ FLAG
- Price
- ∼£7
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(12,635)
- Format
- Small banner
- Size
- 45 × 30 cm
- Material
- Polyester 100D
- Fixing
- Two cords
- Use
- Occasional outdoor
- Pack
- 1
- Care
- 30 °C wash
- Weight
- 15 g
- Pole
- No
Common questions
How do you hang this small East Germany flag?
The listing says two small cords on the reinforcement band, and the mounting type is rope mount. A pole is not included.
Can it be washed?
The care line says washable at 30 degrees C and ironable on a delicate setting.
Is it a full-size house flag?
No. The stated size is 45 cm by 30 cm, which is 18 in by 12 in.
Our view
The AZ FLAG boat flag is 45 cm by 30 cm and 30 g, described as mesh and as knitted polyester 110 g, with two plastic rings, model YS_308. It is the cheapest row in the set at £5.81. The bullets say outdoor or nautical use, and the recommended-use field lists boat and garden. The rating is 4.4 from 4,258 reviews, another shared AZ FLAG count rather than a log of this mesh alone. Plastic rings are a light fastening, not brass eyelets. A 45 cm by 30 cm flag is the usual half-yard courtesy size, yet the courtesy flag for Germany today is the plain black-red-gold tricolour, so this emblem flag does not stand in for that. Wash is stated at 30 degrees C. Use it as a small outdoor or boat pennant of the historical design, and buy the plain German flag if the job is a courtesy flag in a UK harbour.
Pros
- £5.81, the lowest price in this set
- 45 cm by 30 cm knitted polyester mesh, listed at 30 g
- Two plastic rings for a short outdoor or nautical hang
- Washable at 30 degrees C
Cons
- The 4,258-review line is a shared widget
- Plastic rings rather than metal grommets
- The title says mesh and the material field says knitted polyester 110 g
- Not the courtesy flag for Germany today
Best for: A short outdoor or boat hang of the 1959–1990 emblem at the lowest price in this set.
Less suitable: A courtesy flag for Germany today, a halyard with metal clips, or a desk.
Specifications
- Model
- AZ FLAG East Germany boat flag 45 cm by 30 cm
- Brand
- AZ FLAG
- Price
- ∼£6
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(4,258)
- Format
- Boat flag
- Size
- 45 × 30 cm
- Material
- Knitted mesh
- Fixing
- Plastic rings
- Use
- Outdoor
- Pack
- 1
- Care
- 30 °C wash
- Weight
- 30 g
- Pole
- No
Common questions
Can this flag be used on a boat?
The bullets say outdoor or nautical use, and the recommended-use field lists boat and garden. It has two plastic rings.
What is the cloth?
The title says mesh. The material field says knitted polyester 110 g.
Is it the same size as the cord banner?
Both are listed at 45 cm by 30 cm. This one uses plastic rings; the other uses cords.
Our view
This table flag is 21 cm by 14 cm and 10 g, in 100D polyester with a hot-cut edge, on a black plastic stick with a detachable base, model TB_308. It is £6.95 and described for a desk, table, buffet or fireplace indoors. The rating is 4.1 from 6,452 reviews, the same line as the 15 cm by 10 cm AZ FLAG table flag, so the stars are not a separate test of the larger desk size. A pole for flying is not part of the product. The base is the reason to buy it: you stand it on a flat surface without hooks. Care is a 30 degrees C wash. It is the larger of the two desk flags here, and it will not survive as a garden flag if you tape it to a cane and leave it out.
Pros
- 21 cm by 14 cm with a plastic stick and base at £6.95
- Stands on a desk, table, buffet or fireplace
- 100D polyester with a stated 30 degrees C wash
- No wall fixings required
Cons
- The 4.1 from 6,452 reviews is shared with the smaller table flag
- Indoor use only on the listing
- Hot-cut edge, and a 10 g sheet
- Useless on a halyard
Best for: A desk or a buffet where you want the larger of the two indoor table flags and a base in the box.
Less suitable: Any outdoor pole, a boat, or a wall where you expected eyelets.
Specifications
- Model
- AZ FLAG East Germany table flag 21 cm by 14 cm
- Brand
- AZ FLAG
- Price
- ∼£7
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(6,452)
- Format
- Table flag
- Size
- 21 × 14 cm
- Material
- Polyester 100D
- Fixing
- Stick and base
- Use
- Indoor
- Pack
- 1
- Care
- 30 °C wash
- Weight
- 10 g
- Pole
- Desk stick
Common questions
Is this table flag for outdoor use?
The listing describes indoor decoration on a desk, table, buffet or fireplace. Outdoor flying is not the stated use.
Does it include a base?
Yes. Included components are a black plastic stick and a black plastic base.
How large is the flag?
The item dimensions are 21 cm by 14 cm.
Our view
The smaller AZ FLAG table flag is 15 cm by 10 cm and 10 g, model UB_308, with a black plastic pole and a detachable base, at £6.75. The listing describes the same indoor job as the 21 cm version: a flat surface, not a flagpole. It carries the same 4.1 from 6,452 reviews, so those stars do not tell you that buyers preferred this size. The cloth is 100D polyester with a hot-cut finish, and the care line is 30 degrees C. Assembly is the base onto the stick. At 15 cm by 10 cm the emblem is small, which is fine beside a keyboard and poor if you hoped guests across a room would read the compass. It is the cheaper desk option by 20p, and it is still the wrong object for a halyard.
Pros
- 15 cm by 10 cm at £6.75, with a plastic pole and base
- Indoor desk size that takes little space
- 100D polyester, washable at 30 degrees C
- Detachable base, so it packs flatter than a fixed stand
Cons
- Same 6,452-review line as the 21 cm table flag
- The emblem is very small at 15 cm by 10 cm
- Indoor listing, hot-cut edge
- No eyelet or cord for a pole
Best for: A crowded desk or a small shelf, when the 21 cm flag would be in the way.
Less suitable: A room where the emblem needs to be readable from a few metres, or any flying job.
Specifications
- Model
- AZ FLAG East Germany table flag 15 cm by 10 cm
- Brand
- AZ FLAG
- Price
- ∼£7
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(6,452)
- Format
- Table flag
- Size
- 15 × 10 cm
- Material
- Polyester 100D
- Fixing
- Pole and base
- Use
- Indoor
- Pack
- 1
- Care
- 30 °C wash
- Weight
- 10 g
- Pole
- Desk stick
Common questions
How does this differ from the 21 cm table flag?
This one is listed at 15 cm by 10 cm, model UB_308, at £6.75. The other is 21 cm by 14 cm. Both include a plastic base and are described as indoor flags.
Is assembly needed?
The listing says the base is detachable and the flag is put on a flat surface. It is supplied with a black plastic pole and base.
Can you fly it on a flagpole?
No pole-flying fixing is listed. It is a table flag.
Our view
The Flagtex bunting is polyester, model B100197, country of origin Taiwan, listed at 100 g and £9.99. The title says a 3 m string with 10 East Germany flags, ready to hang between two points with no assembly. There is no star rating and no review count on the amazon.co.uk listing, so there is no buyer text to check the print. The item-dimensions field prints 15 cm by 22.5 cm, and the listing does not say whether that is one pennant. The string length you can quote is the 3 m in the title. Stated use is indoor and outdoor, and care is not stated. It dresses a room or a short garden line for a party. It does not replace a single flag with eyelets, and you cannot judge the emblem from reviews because none are on the listing.
Pros
- Stated 3 m string with 10 flags at £9.99
- Ready to hang, with no assembly in the bullets
- Polyester, 100 g, model B100197
- Described for indoor and outdoor use
Cons
- No amazon.co.uk reviews on the captured listing
- The 15 cm by 22.5 cm field is not explained as the string length
- Care is not stated
- A string of small flags, not one readable house flag
Best for: A party line indoors or a short outdoor string, when you want ten small emblem flags already on a cord.
Less suitable: A pole, a desk, or a buyer who needs reviews of the print before paying £9.99.
Specifications
- Model
- Flagtex East Germany bunting 3 m
- Brand
- Flagtex
- Price
- ∼£10
- Format
- 3 m bunting
- Material
- Polyester
- Fixing
- Hanging cord
- Use
- Indoor, outdoor
- Pack
- 10 flags
- Weight
- 100 g
- Pole
- No
Common questions
How many flags are on the bunting?
The title says 10 flags on a 3 m string.
Do you have to assemble it?
The bullets say it is ready to hang between two points and needs no assembly.
What does the 15 cm by 22.5 cm figure refer to?
That is the item-dimensions field. The listing does not say whether it is one pennant. The string length in the title is 3 m.
How we compared
Ten amazon.co.uk listings were scored on 19 October 2026 from the display file. There is no laboratory test. Stars are cut hard when fewer than about 20 reviews sit behind them. A star line that repeats across AZ FLAG sizes is a shared widget and is not scored as proof of that design. No lifespan is scored. Flagmakers' figure of about 180 days is about flag cloth in general, flown sunrise to sunset and not in severe weather.
1
Stars and sample size
30%Amazon star rating, then a hard deduction when fewer than about 20 reviews sit behind it. Eight reviews at 4.8 do not outrank 31 reviews at 4.6.
2
Review line for this design
20%Whether the review line belongs to this design. A count that repeats across AZ FLAG sizes is a shared widget and is not scored as proof of this flag.
3
Fit for one job
25%A 5 ft by 3 ft flying flag, a 90 cm wall flag, a 45 cm banner, a mesh boat flag, a table flag with a base, a car pennant, or bunting. A table flag is not scored as a house flag.
4
Cloth and fixing
15%Double stitching and metal eyelets score above an unstated clip. A single cloth figure scores above a title that says 100D while another field says 38D.
5
Listing consistency
10%Deductions for no reviews, a size field that fights the title, an outdoor line that fights the use field, and a design that cannot serve as today's German courtesy flag.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
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DDR flag buying guide
A DDR flag on amazon.co.uk is a souvenir of the 1959 to 1990 design, not a measured copy of the statute and not an antique. Start with the emblem, then the size, then the fixing. A plain black-red-gold flag is today's German national flag. A shared AZ FLAG star count is not a review of the sheet in your basket. 100D polyester is occasional-outdoor cloth. These listings almost never include a pole.
What is a DDR flag?
A DDR flag on the UK market is a modern polyester copy of the German Democratic Republic flag used from 1959 to 1990: black, red and gold, with a hammer and compasses inside a wreath of grain. You buy it as a historical flag. The current flag of Germany is the same three colours with no emblem. The Bundestag's English page says the emblem was added from 1959, and that from 3 October 1990 the plain flag was the flag of reunified Germany.
Best for
- A classroom, where you buy a large flag and check the emblem is readable
- One evening, where bunting or a 90 cm by 60 cm flag is enough
Not ideal for
- A pole left up in British weather on 100D polyester
- A courtesy flag for Germany today, which is the plain tricolour
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Buying the plain German flag
The current flag of Germany is black, red and gold with no emblem. The DDR flag adds the hammer, compasses and wreath of grain used from 1959 to 1990. Check the product photo before you pay.
- 2
Using a table flag as a flying flag
The 15 cm and 21 cm flags include a plastic base for a desk, table, buffet or fireplace. They have no eyelets for a halyard. A table flag will not fly on a house pole.
- 3
Reading a shared star count as this flag
AZ FLAG lines such as 4.6 from 15,077 repeat across sizes and include other countries. Quote the listing number and call it a shared widget. The comments that discuss this East Germany flag are the 31 reviews on The Flag Company listing.
What to weigh up
Design and size
HighYou want the 1959 to 1990 emblem. A plain black-red-gold flag is today's German national flag. The Bundestag's English page says the emblem was added from 1959, and that from 3 October 1990 the plain flag was the flag of reunified Germany. The 1959 law sets width to length at 3:5 and puts the emblem on both sides. Five feet by three feet, about 150 cm by 90 cm, matches 3:5. A 90 cm by 60 cm flag is slightly deeper, which matters if you are matching a drawing and matters less on a bedroom wall.
Fixing, cloth and reviews
HighTwo metal grommets suit a halyard or wall hooks. Cords suit a stick. Plastic rings suit a light hang. A plastic stick and base suit a desk. These listings almost never include a pole, and the car pennant does not state a clip. Call a professional for a tall, hinged or building-mounted pole, a shop front that may need consent, or a jammed halyard. AZ FLAG describes 100D polyester for indoor and occasional outdoor use, washable at 30 degrees C.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
One evening, a small hang
Bunting or a short banner is enough for one evening. The AZ FLAG 45 cm by 30 cm flag is about £6.84, with cords rather than a halyard. It will not read as a house flag from the pavement.
A desk or a buffet
A table flag will not fly on a house pole. The 21 cm by 14 cm AZ FLAG flag includes a plastic stick and a detachable base, and the listing limits it to indoor use.
Common questions about DDR flags
Which DDR flag is the top pick in 2026?
The top pick is The Flag Company East Germany flag, 5 ft by 3 ft, at about £8.85. It leads because 4.6 from 31 reviews discuss this flag, on double-stitched polyester with eyelets. One reviewer says the emblem is not exact, and the listing does not say it is weatherproof. Treat it as a light printed flag you take down in strong wind. It is not an original 1959 flag, and the listing does not include a pole.
How much does a DDR flag cost on amazon.co.uk?
In this set, on 19 October 2026, prices run from about £5.81 for a 45 cm by 30 cm mesh boat flag to about £22.95 for two 150 cm by 90 cm flags. Table flags are about £6.75 and about £6.95. The 45 cm banner is about £6.84. Single 5 ft by 3 ft flags are about £8.85 and about £8.99. The 90 cm flag is about £8.95 and the bunting is about £9.99.
Is a DDR flag the same as the German flag?
No. A DDR flag carries the 1959 to 1990 emblem: a hammer and compasses inside a wreath of grain, on black, red and gold. The current flag of Germany is those three colours with no emblem. The Bundestag's English page says the emblem was added from 1959, and that from 3 October 1990 the plain flag was the flag of reunified Germany. For the plain tricolour, use the Germany flag comparison.
What size DDR flag should I buy?
Match the size to the job. A desk wants 15 cm by 10 cm or 21 cm by 14 cm with a plastic base. A small hang wants 45 cm by 30 cm. A wall or a light pole wants 90 cm by 60 cm or 150 cm by 90 cm. Five feet by three feet matches the 3:5 proportion. A 90 cm by 60 cm flag is slightly deeper. A table flag will not fly on a house pole.
Can I fly a DDR flag in England without planning consent?
In England, flag flying is an advertisement. Class H allows any country's national flag without consent if you have the owner's permission, keep it safe, and do not block transport signs. The GDR is not a country now, and the GOV.UK guide does not say whether a former state's flag is in that class. Ask the local planning authority if a pole is unclear. Do not assume the England class in Scotland or Wales.
Can I trust an AZ FLAG review count of 15,077?
No. Lines such as 4.6 from 15,077, 4.4 from 12,635, 4.1 from 6,452 and 4.4 from 4,258 repeat across AZ FLAG listings and include other countries. Quote the number and call it a shared widget. The review line in this set that discusses this East Germany flag is The Flag Company listing: 4.6 from 31 reviews. Eight reviews at 4.8 on the car pennant are too small a sample to lead.
Do these DDR flags include a pole?
Almost never. The large flags list eyelets or grommets and do not list a pole. The 45 cm banner has cords. The boat flag has plastic rings. The two table flags include a plastic stick and a base for a desk, which is not a halyard. The car pennant does not state a clip. The bunting is a ready-to-hang string. You supply the pole, the hooks or the stick yourself.
Our verdict
The top pick is The Flag Company East Germany flag, 5 ft by 3 ft, at about £8.85. It leads because 4.6 from 31 reviews discuss this flag, on double-stitched polyester with eyelets. One reviewer says the emblem is not exact, and weatherproof is not stated. The best value is the AZ FLAG 45 cm by 30 cm banner at about £6.84. That award is the price and the small format. The 12,635-review line is shared, so it is not the reason for the badge. Neither row is an original 1959 flag.
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AZ FLAG East Germany flag 45 cm by 30 cm
About £6.84 for a 45 cm by 30 cm banner with cords. The award is the price and the format.
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Heinrich W. is the editor for Leisure & sport at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
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Guides to DDR flags
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
DDR flag buying guideCloth, fixing, outdoor life and England consent, without the ASIN table.Best DDR flagWho the large polyester top pick is for, and who should skip it.How to hang a DDR flagEyelets, black at the top, and when to lower the flag in wind.DDR flag vs Germany flagThe emblem flag against the plain German tricolour.DDR flag sizesTable, 45 by 30, 90 by 60, 150 by 90, bunting and pennant.
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Sources
Public sources for this comparison, checked on 19 October 2026.
- GOV.UK flying flags guide (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Class H, advertisements regulations (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Public Order Act 1986, section 4A (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Bundestag, flag of Germany (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Deutschland.de, the German flag (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Royal Museums Greenwich, GDR flag (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Flagmakers, flag fabric (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- The Flag Shop, East Germany flag (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Flying Colours, East Germany state flag (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Flag Consultancy, flag flying procedures (retrieved 19 October 2026)
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