Hammer and Sickle Symbol - History and Meaning of the Communist Emblem #1936907 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white emblem features a hammer crossed over a sickle, surmounted by a five-pointed star-representing the alliance of industrial workers (hammer) and peasants (sickle), under socialist leadership (star). Adopted by the Soviet Union in 1923, it became the definitive visual identifier of communist movements across the 20th century. The design emphasizes unity, revolution, and class struggle in Marxist-Leninist doctrine.

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