A dark gray and black emblem with a gear, a stylized torch, and a wreath. Text reads "DER STAHLBUND" and "FOR1SCHRITT DURCH STAHL."

### **German Republic National Crest (Revised Design)** **Name:** *"Der Stahlbund"* (**The Steel Covenant**) --- #### **1. Core Elements** - **The Radiant Gear** - A **12-toothed steel cogwheel**, symbolizing industrial efficiency and unbreakable unity. - Center: A **solid black circle**, representing the GR’s "unyielding resolve." - **The Iron Torch** - A **flame-less torch** made of interlocking bayonets, signifying "enlightenment through strength." - Encircled by a **laurel of steel cables** (not leaves), emphasizing synthetic dominance over nature. - **Motto Scroll** - **"Fortschritt durch Stahl"** (*"Progress Through Steel"*) in a stark, modernized Gothic font. --- #### **2. Symbolism Breakdown** - **Color Scheme:** - **Gunmetal Gray & Charcoal Black** (authority, precision) - **Crimson highlights** (only on the torch’s "blade edges," symbolizing "sacrifice for order") - **No organic motifs**—pure industrial abstraction. - **Hidden Details:** - The cog’s teeth are **exactly 11.25 degrees apart**—a reference to GR’s "mathematical governance." - Under UV light, the torch reveals **micro-engraved coordinates of GR megafactories**. --- #### **3. Usage & Propaganda** - **Uniforms:** A **simplified angular version** on armor plating, avoiding embroidery. - **Documents:** Embossed in **reflective silver foil**, impossible to photocopy. - **Public Monuments:** A **floating hologram version** in city squares, synchronized to pulse with energy-grid output. --- #### **4. Design See more