: In its early military versions (1917–1918), a hammer and plough were sometimes used before the sickle became the standard agricultural symbol.
: Represents the industrial working class (proletariat) and factory labor. Hammer & Sickle
: Countries like Austria have used the hammer and sickle on their coats of arms to represent social classes, while nations like Angola and Mozambique adopted similar motifs, such as a machete and cogwheel, to fit local contexts. Cultural Reinterpretation : In its early military versions (1917–1918), a
: The crossing of these two tools signifies the alliance and unified struggle of these two groups against the ruling classes, such as landowners and factory owners. Historical Origins & Evolution such as a machete and cogwheel