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'''Symbols of Großgermania''' are the {{wikipedia|symbol|symbols}} that are used as figurative representation of [[Großgermania]] domestically and internationally.  Occasionally, this representation can extend to the [[Großgermania#Demographics|people of Großgermania]] as well as the {{wikipedia|sovereign state|state}} itself.  The primary symbol of Großgermania is the {{wikipedia|Eagle (heraldry)|eagle}}, depicted on its [[Flag of Großgermania|flag]], [[Coat of Arms of Großgermania|coat of arms]], [[Coat of Arms of Großgermania#Variant|insignia]], and [[Großgermanian Reichsmark|currency]].  The {{wikipedia|eagle}} also serves as Großgermania's {{wikipedia|List of national animals|national animal}}.

Symbols of the omnipresent [[Emperor of Großgermania|monarchy]] are also present in almost all facets of Großgermanian life.  The Emperor of Großgermania is [[Constitution of Großgermania|constitutionally]] [[Constitution of Großgermania#Article 3|defined]] as 'the symbol of [Großgermania's] unity, and the guarantee of its sovereignty and independence.'  As such, the monarchy is in itself a symbol of the Empire.  Depictions of the reigning monarch appear on the Reichsmark as well as in numerous buildings belonging to the Imperial Government.  The Großgermanian {{wikipedia|Crown jewels|Crown Jewels}}, which serve as a representation of the monarchy, also appear in numerous places, such as the [[#Imperial Cypher|Imperial Cypher]] (although the {{wikipedia|Prussian Crown Jewels}} appear on the nation's flag).

== Symbols ==

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!Symbol Type
!Symbol
!Date of Adoption
!width="45%"|Notes
|--- style="background:#F8F8FF"
|'''{{nowrap|[[Flag of Großgermania#Imperial Standard|Imperial Standard]]}}'''
|style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Imperial Standard of Großgermania.svg|center|250px|Imperial Standard of Großgermania]]{{hr|color=#DDF|height=2px}}[[File:Personal Standard of Michael von Preußen.svg|center|250px|Personal Standard of Michael von Preußen]]
|12 February 2010
|By Imperial decree, each monarch may designate a personal standard for use alongside the official Imperial Standard.  The top flag is the official Imperial Standard; below it is depicted [[Michael von Preußen]]'s personal standard.  Flag ratio&mdash;5:1.
|--- style="background:#F8F8FF"
|'''[[Flag of Großgermania|State Flag]]'''
|style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Flag of Großgermania.svg|center|100px|State Flag of Großgermania]]
|12 December 2008
|Flag ratio&mdash;3:5.
|--- style="background:#F8F8FF"
|'''[[Flag of Großgermania|Civil Flag]]'''
|style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Civil Flag of Großgermania.svg|center|100px|Civil Flag of Großgermania]]
|12 December 2008
|Flag ratio&mdash;3:5.
|--- style="background:#F8F8FF"
|'''[[Coat of Arms of Großgermania|Coat of Arms]]'''
|style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Grossgermania CoA.PNG|center|100px|Coat of Arms of Großgermania]]
|12 December 2008
|First used during the {{wikipedia|Revolutions of 1848 in the German states|1848 Revolutions}}.
|--- style="background:#F8F8FF"
|'''[[Coat of Arms of Großgermania#Variant|Insignia]]'''
|style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Reichsadler.svg|center|100px|Insignia of Großgermania]]
|12 December 2008
|Officially the insignia of the [[National Unionist Party of Großgermania]], it is often used in place of the national coat of arms due to its simplicity.
|--- style="background:#F8F8FF"
|'''{{wikipedia|Royal cypher|Imperial Cypher}}'''
|style="text-align:center;"|{{anchor|Imperial Cypher}}[[File:Imperial Cypher of Michael von Preußen.svg|center|100px|Imperial Cypher of Michael von Preußen]]
|31 January 2010
|Stylized ''MR'' for ''Michael, Reichskaiser''.  Topped with the Großgermanian {{wikipedia|Crown jewels|Crown Jewels}}, the monogram deviates from the common practice of using {{wikipedia|Latin language|Latin}} initials (such a scheme would see the cypher use ''MI'' for ''Michael, Imperator'').  Varies with monarch.
|--- style="background:#F8F8FF"
|'''[[Heil dir im Siegerkranz|Imperial Anthem]]'''
|style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Heil dir im Siegerkranz.jpg|center|100px|Heil dir im Siegerkranz]]{{hr|color=#DDF|height=2px|120px}}''[[Heil dir im Siegerkranz]]''
|5 February 2010
|Only a single verse with lyrics altered by Michael von Preußen is used.
|--- style="background:#F8F8FF"
|'''[[Auferstanden aus Ruinen|National Anthem]]'''
|style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Aar.jpg|center|100px|Auferstanden aus Ruinen]]{{hr|color=#DDF|height=2px|120px}}''[[Auferstanden aus Ruinen]]''
|12 December 2009
|Replaced ''[[Deutschlandlied|Das Lied der Deutschen]]''.
|--- style="background:#F8F8FF"
|'''{{wikipedia|List of national mottos|National Motto}}'''
|style="text-align:center;"|''Für Reich und Volk!''
|12 December 2008
|{{wikipedia|English language|English}}: ''For Empire and People!''
|--- style="background:#F8F8FF"
|'''{{wikipedia|National colours|National colors}}'''
|style="text-align:center;"|<table width="100%"><tr><td style="background:#B60000; width:33%; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;">&nbsp;</td><td style="background:#000000; width:34%; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;">&nbsp;</td><td style="background:#F8B333; width:33%; border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;">&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>{{wikipedia|Red}}</td><td>{{wikipedia|Black}}</td><td>{{wikipedia|Gold (color)|Gold}}</td></tr></table>
|12 December 2008
|''De facto''; based on the colors of the [[Flag of Großgermania|national flag]].
|--- style="background:#F8F8FF"
|'''{{wikipedia|List of national animals|National Animal}}'''
|style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Wappen Deutscher Bund.png|center|100px|Eagle]]{{hr|color=#DDF|height=2px|120px}}{{wikipedia|Eagle (heraldry)|Eagle}}
|12 December 2008
|A {{wikipedia|double-headed eagle}} is often used in heraldry, such as on the [[Coat of Arms of Großgermania|coat of arms]].
|--- style="background:#F8F8FF"
|'''{{wikipedia|National sport}}'''
|style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Großgermania football.jpg|center|100px|Association football]]{{hr|color=#DDF|height=2px|120px}}{{wikipedia|Association football}}
|30 April 2009
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