The national flag of the [[Germany|German Empire]]. It consists of three equal horizontal bars of black, white and red. It is sometimes seen defaced with the [[iron cross]], which was the marine jack of the German Empire.

This flag and the [[Imperial War Flag]] are often used as substitutes of the [[Nazi Flag]] or [[Nazi War Ensign]], which are illegal in Germany.

h4. See Also

* [[Imperial War Flag]]
imperial german flag