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The hammer and sickle (Unicode: "☭") is a symbol meant to represent working class solidarity – a union between the peasantry and proletariat. It was first adopted during the Russian Revolution, the hammer representing the workers and the sickle representing the peasants.[1]
Meaning
The meaning of the hammer and sickle has broadened to represent Marxism, communism, and the proletarian struggle.
Variations
Different parties and countries have adapted the hammer and sickle to their conditions, including:
Hammer, compass
Hammer, dove
Hammer, gear
Hammer, sickle, gear
Hammer, sickle, paintbrush
Hoe, AK-47
Machete, gear
Pickaxe, anchor
References
- ↑ Whitney Smith. Encyclopedia Britannica: 'flag of Union of Soviet Socialist Republics'.