Flag of Democratic Republic of Afghanistan (1978-1992) - Historical Symbol #3437863 (License: Personal Use)

This flag consists of three equal vertical bands-black (hoist), red (center), and green (fly)-with a central emblem depicting a rising sun over snow-capped mountains, flanked by wheat stalks and inscribed with “جمهوری دموکراتیک افغانستان” in Pashto. The emblem includes a star and hammer-and-sickle motif, reflecting the Marxist-Leninist orientation of the People’s Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA). It was adopted after the Saur Revolution and remained in use until the collapse of the communist government in 1992.

This image is commonly used in historical, political, and educational contexts-especially on pages covering Cold War geopolitics, Afghan history, or comparative flag studies. Users seeking information about Afghanistan’s communist era, Soviet-Afghan War, or national symbols will encounter this flag as a key visual identifier.