German Traffic Light Cufflinks Ampelmännchen

German Traffic Light Cufflinks from the GDR in Rhodium-Plated Steel. Ideal Size 18mm

Ampelmännchen (German for traffic light man) is a silhouette that represents a man with a hat typical of the traffic lights at pedestrian crossings in the former German Democratic Republic. The red Ampelmännchen extends its arms in a cross to signal the prohibition of crossing, while the green one is taking a step forward, indicating that passage is permitted. After German reunification, it became a popular icon present on many tourist souvenirs.