 On December 16, 1921, the Ministry of State decreed that the Prussian flag was to be only black and white.On February 24 and April 23, 1922, the ministry issued a service flag similar to the national flag of the 19th century – black borders above and below, being one-sixth of the total height of the flag, with the new eagle.The Germany national football team home dress has always been a white jersey and black shorts, the colors of the Prussian flag.