Flag of Berlin Flag of Berlin The flag of Berlin has three stripes of red-white-red, the two outer stripes each occupying a fifth of its height, the middle the remaining three fifths. It is emblazoned with a bear on the civil flag, while it bears the coat of arms of Berlin on the state flag. The civil flag of West Berlin was adopted on 26 May 1954. Designed by Ottfried Neubecker, it came in second in the contest of 1952, the winner being rejected by the Senate. The bear is placed slightly off-center toward the left. A bear occurs on seals, coins and
The Red Flag tune, as does the French song "Le drapeau rouge", known in English as "The Standard of Revolt". A parody of unknown origin is known as "The Foreman's Job", and this is sometimes considered a rugby song. This has many variants but usually begins: The Red Flag The Red Flag is a socialist song, emphasising the sacrifices and solidarity of the international labour movement. It is the anthem of the British Labour Party, Irish nationalist Social Democratic and Labour Party, and Irish Labour Party. The song is traditionally sung at the close of each party's national conference. Though this song is