Emblem of the People's Liberation Army

Emblem of the People's Liberation Army
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Adopted15 June 1949

The emblem of the People's Liberation Army is a five-pointed red star with a golden border and the golden Chinese characters 八 ("eight") and 一 ("one") in the middle of the star, referencing the Nanchang uprising on 1 August 1927. It is also known as the "August 1" military emblem. It was adopted 15 June 1949.